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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.40, 28,860.60 and 13,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.40, 28,860.60 and 13,019.60 is: 19,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.40 : 28,860.60 = 13,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.40/28,860.60 = 13,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.40x = 28,860.60 × 13,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.40x = 375,753,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,753,467.76/19,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.40

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