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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,230.20, 28,845.30 and 16,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,230.20, 28,845.30 and 16,849.40 is: 25,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230.20 : 28,845.30 = 16,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230.20/28,845.30 = 16,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230.20x = 28,845.30 × 16,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230.20x = 486,025,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,025,997.82/19,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.10

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