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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.20, 28,546.80 and 13,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.20, 28,546.80 and 13,490.80 is: 20,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.20 : 28,546.80 = 13,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.20/28,546.80 = 13,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.20x = 28,546.80 × 13,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.20x = 385,119,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,119,169.44/19,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,236.20

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