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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.90, 28,519.62 and 13,459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.90, 28,519.62 and 13,459.74 is: 20,178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.90 : 28,519.62 = 13,459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.90/28,519.62 = 13,459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.90x = 28,519.62 × 13,459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.90x = 383,866,670.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,866,670.10/19,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,178.13

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