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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.40, 30,215.10 and 19,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.40, 30,215.10 and 19,290.20 is: 28,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.40 : 30,215.10 = 19,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.40/30,215.10 = 19,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.40x = 30,215.10 × 19,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.40x = 582,855,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,855,322.02/20,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,935.30

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