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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,286.40, 28,994.40 and 16,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,286.40, 28,994.40 and 16,435.20 is: 24,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,286.40 : 28,994.40 = 16,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,286.40/28,994.40 = 16,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,286.40x = 28,994.40 × 16,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,286.40x = 476,528,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,528,762.88/19,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.02

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