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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.32, 28,791.53 and 16,492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.32, 28,791.53 and 16,492.48 is: 24,605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.32 : 28,791.53 = 16,492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.32/28,791.53 = 16,492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.32x = 28,791.53 × 16,492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.32x = 474,843,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,843,732.69/19,298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.44

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