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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,163.40, 28,745.10 and 13,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,163.40, 28,745.10 and 13,979.40 is: 20,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,163.40 : 28,745.10 = 13,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,163.40/28,745.10 = 13,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,163.40x = 28,745.10 × 13,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,163.40x = 401,839,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,839,250.94/19,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,969.10

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