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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.60, 28,814.10 and 13,420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.60, 28,814.10 and 13,420.60 is: 20,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.60 : 28,814.10 = 13,420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.60/28,814.10 = 13,420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.60x = 28,814.10 × 13,420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.60x = 386,702,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,702,510.46/19,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,085.73

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