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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,292.78, 28,919.41 and 13,053.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,292.78, 28,919.41 and 13,053.42 is: 19,566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,292.78 : 28,919.41 = 13,053.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,292.78/28,919.41 = 13,053.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,292.78x = 28,919.41 × 13,053.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,292.78x = 377,497,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,497,172.25/19,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.76

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