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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.96, 28,711.39 and 16,599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.96, 28,711.39 and 16,599.94 is: 24,789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.96 : 28,711.39 = 16,599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.96/28,711.39 = 16,599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.96x = 28,711.39 × 16,599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.96x = 476,607,351.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,607,351.32/19,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.78

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