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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.52, 27,784.28 and 19,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.52, 27,784.28 and 19,398.96 is: 26,803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.52 : 27,784.28 = 19,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.52/27,784.28 = 19,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.52x = 27,784.28 × 19,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.52x = 538,986,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,986,184.85/20,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.87

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