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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,619.28, 20,333.59 and 12,784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,619.28, 20,333.59 and 12,784.98 is: 19,087.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,619.28 : 20,333.59 = 12,784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,619.28/20,333.59 = 12,784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,619.28x = 20,333.59 × 12,784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,619.28x = 259,964,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,964,541.48/13,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,087.98

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