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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.80, 28,814.40 and 16,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.80, 28,814.40 and 16,291.20 is: 24,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.80 : 28,814.40 = 16,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.80/28,814.40 = 16,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.80x = 28,814.40 × 16,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.80x = 469,421,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,421,153.28/19,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.40

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