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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.46, 28,896.17 and 13,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.46, 28,896.17 and 13,017.96 is: 19,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.46 : 28,896.17 = 13,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.46/28,896.17 = 13,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.46x = 28,896.17 × 13,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.46x = 376,169,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,169,120.12/19,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,517.47

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