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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.59, 28,804.61 and 16,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.59, 28,804.61 and 16,587.38 is: 24,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.59 : 28,804.61 = 16,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.59/28,804.61 = 16,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.59x = 28,804.61 × 16,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.59x = 477,793,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,793,125.30/19,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.40

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