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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.60, 28,814.40 and 16,099.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.60, 28,814.40 and 16,099.20 is: 24,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.60 : 28,814.40 = 16,099.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.60/28,814.40 = 16,099.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.60x = 28,814.40 × 16,099.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.60x = 463,888,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,888,788.48/19,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,148.80

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