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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272, 28,913.85 and 13,660.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272, 28,913.85 and 13,660.53 is: 20,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272 : 28,913.85 = 13,660.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272/28,913.85 = 13,660.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272x = 28,913.85 × 13,660.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272x = 394,978,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,978,515.34/19,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.94

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