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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.60, 28,814.40 and 16,137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.60, 28,814.40 and 16,137.60 is: 24,206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.60 : 28,814.40 = 16,137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.60/28,814.40 = 16,137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.60x = 28,814.40 × 16,137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.60x = 464,995,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,995,261.44/19,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.40

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