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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,207.40, 28,811.10 and 16,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,207.40, 28,811.10 and 16,388.60 is: 24,582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,207.40 : 28,811.10 = 16,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,207.40/28,811.10 = 16,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,207.40x = 28,811.10 × 16,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,207.40x = 472,173,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,173,593.46/19,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.90

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