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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.80, 28,849.20 and 16,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.80, 28,849.20 and 16,316.80 is: 24,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.80 : 28,849.20 = 16,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.80/28,849.20 = 16,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.80x = 28,849.20 × 16,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.80x = 470,726,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,726,626.56/19,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.20

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