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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.10, 28,999.65 and 16,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.10, 28,999.65 and 16,417.10 is: 24,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.10 : 28,999.65 = 16,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.10/28,999.65 = 16,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.10x = 28,999.65 × 16,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.10x = 476,090,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,090,154.02/19,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.65

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