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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.60, 28,821.30 and 16,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.60, 28,821.30 and 16,948.60 is: 25,372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.60 : 28,821.30 = 16,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.60/28,821.30 = 16,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.60x = 28,821.30 × 16,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.60x = 488,480,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,480,685.18/19,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,372.19

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