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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,199.80, 28,713.30 and 16,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,199.80, 28,713.30 and 16,089.40 is: 24,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,199.80 : 28,713.30 = 16,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,199.80/28,713.30 = 16,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,199.80x = 28,713.30 × 16,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,199.80x = 461,979,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,979,769.02/19,199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.70

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