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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,208.80, 28,726.80 and 16,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,208.80, 28,726.80 and 16,098.40 is: 24,075.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,208.80 : 28,726.80 = 16,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,208.80/28,726.80 = 16,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,208.80x = 28,726.80 × 16,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,208.80x = 462,455,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,455,517.12/19,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,075.19

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