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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,083.60, 30,006.59 and 19,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,083.60, 30,006.59 and 19,394.56 is: 28,977.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,083.60 : 30,006.59 = 19,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,083.60/30,006.59 = 19,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,083.60x = 30,006.59 × 19,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,083.60x = 581,964,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,964,610.15/20,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,977.11

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