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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,285.40, 28,944.50 and 13,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,285.40, 28,944.50 and 13,752.28 is: 20,640.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,285.40 : 28,944.50 = 13,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,285.40/28,944.50 = 13,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,285.40x = 28,944.50 × 13,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,285.40x = 398,052,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,052,868.46/19,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,640.11

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