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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,177.16, 28,728.88 and 13,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,177.16, 28,728.88 and 13,828.76 is: 20,716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,177.16 : 28,728.88 = 13,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,177.16/28,728.88 = 13,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,177.16x = 28,728.88 × 13,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,177.16x = 397,284,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,284,786.59/19,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,716.56

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