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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.65, 28,872.59 and 13,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.65, 28,872.59 and 13,049.49 is: 19,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.65 : 28,872.59 = 13,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.65/28,872.59 = 13,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.65x = 28,872.59 × 13,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.65x = 376,772,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,772,509.23/19,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,572.95

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