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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157, 28,707.68 and 13,621.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157, 28,707.68 and 13,621.46 is: 20,412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157 : 28,707.68 = 13,621.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157/28,707.68 = 13,621.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157x = 28,707.68 × 13,621.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157x = 391,040,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,040,514.81/19,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412.41

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