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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.40, 28,872.60 and 16,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.40, 28,872.60 and 16,429.60 is: 24,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.40 : 28,872.60 = 16,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.40/28,872.60 = 16,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.40x = 28,872.60 × 16,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.40x = 474,365,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,365,268.96/19,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.40

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