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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,313.40, 28,985.49 and 16,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,313.40, 28,985.49 and 16,572.36 is: 24,871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,313.40 : 28,985.49 = 16,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,313.40/28,985.49 = 16,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,313.40x = 28,985.49 × 16,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,313.40x = 480,357,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,357,975.06/19,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.75

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