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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.53, 28,951.70 and 16,992.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.53, 28,951.70 and 16,992.81 is: 25,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.53 : 28,951.70 = 16,992.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.53/28,951.70 = 16,992.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.53x = 28,951.70 × 16,992.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.53x = 491,970,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,970,652.31/19,351.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,422.83

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