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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.80, 28,843.20 and 16,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.80, 28,843.20 and 16,636.80 is: 24,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.80 : 28,843.20 = 16,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.80/28,843.20 = 16,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.80x = 28,843.20 × 16,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.80x = 479,858,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,858,549.76/19,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.20

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