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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,287.60, 28,866.60 and 13,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,287.60, 28,866.60 and 13,455.60 is: 20,138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,287.60 : 28,866.60 = 13,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,287.60/28,866.60 = 13,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,287.60x = 28,866.60 × 13,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,287.60x = 388,417,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,417,422.96/19,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,138.19

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