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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.84, 28,524.25 and 13,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.84, 28,524.25 and 13,481.94 is: 20,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.84 : 28,524.25 = 13,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.84/28,524.25 = 13,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.84x = 28,524.25 × 13,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.84x = 384,562,350.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,562,350.86/19,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.90

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