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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.96, 28,709.90 and 16,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.96, 28,709.90 and 16,598.94 is: 24,788.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.96 : 28,709.90 = 16,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.96/28,709.90 = 16,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.96x = 28,709.90 × 16,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.96x = 476,553,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,553,907.51/19,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.29

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