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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.80, 28,879.20 and 13,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.80, 28,879.20 and 13,291.20 is: 19,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.80 : 28,879.20 = 13,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.80/28,879.20 = 13,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.80x = 28,879.20 × 13,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.80x = 383,839,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,839,223.04/19,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,936.80

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