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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.40, 28,878.90 and 16,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.40, 28,878.90 and 16,358.20 is: 24,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.40 : 28,878.90 = 16,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.40/28,878.90 = 16,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.40x = 28,878.90 × 16,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.40x = 472,406,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,406,821.98/19,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.48

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