Complete the number series: 9, 10, 13, 19, ______?

Complete the number series: 9, 10, 13, 19, ______?

Explanation

The pattern in the series is as follows:

9 + 1 = 10

10 + 3 = 13

13 + 6 = 19

The next difference should be +9:

19 + 9 = 28

So, the correct answer is 28.