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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.60, 28,874.40 and 16,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.60, 28,874.40 and 16,139.20 is: 24,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.60 : 28,874.40 = 16,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.60/28,874.40 = 16,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.60x = 28,874.40 × 16,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.60x = 466,009,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,009,716.48/19,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.80

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