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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.82, 28,525.52 and 13,481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.82, 28,525.52 and 13,481.18 is: 20,199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.82 : 28,525.52 = 13,481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.82/28,525.52 = 13,481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.82x = 28,525.52 × 13,481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.82x = 384,557,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,557,752.38/19,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.68

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