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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159, 28,710.68 and 13,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159, 28,710.68 and 13,623.48 is: 20,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159 : 28,710.68 = 13,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159/28,710.68 = 13,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159x = 28,710.68 × 13,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159x = 391,139,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,139,374.77/19,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,415.44

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