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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,280.96, 28,928.52 and 13,777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,280.96, 28,928.52 and 13,777.62 is: 20,671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,280.96 : 28,928.52 = 13,777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,280.96/28,928.52 = 13,777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,280.96x = 28,928.52 × 13,777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,280.96x = 398,566,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,566,155.72/19,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.49

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