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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.59, 28,722.07 and 13,217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.59, 28,722.07 and 13,217.53 is: 19,816.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.59 : 28,722.07 = 13,217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.59/28,722.07 = 13,217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.59x = 28,722.07 × 13,217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.59x = 379,634,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,634,612.19/19,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.41

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