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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.40, 28,983.90 and 16,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.40, 28,983.90 and 16,428.20 is: 24,697.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.40 : 28,983.90 = 16,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.40/28,983.90 = 16,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.40x = 28,983.90 × 16,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.40x = 476,153,305.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,153,305.98/19,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.52

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