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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,227.40, 28,841.10 and 16,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,227.40, 28,841.10 and 16,408.60 is: 24,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,227.40 : 28,841.10 = 16,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,227.40/28,841.10 = 16,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,227.40x = 28,841.10 × 16,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,227.40x = 473,242,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,242,073.46/19,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.90

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