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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,321.20, 28,981.80 and 16,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,321.20, 28,981.80 and 16,259.40 is: 24,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,321.20 : 28,981.80 = 16,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,321.20/28,981.80 = 16,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,321.20x = 28,981.80 × 16,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,321.20x = 471,226,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,226,678.92/19,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.10

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