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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,249.88, 28,872.96 and 13,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,249.88, 28,872.96 and 13,049.76 is: 19,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,249.88 : 28,872.96 = 13,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,249.88/28,872.96 = 13,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,249.88x = 28,872.96 × 13,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,249.88x = 376,785,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,785,198.49/19,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.38

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