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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.40, 28,233.60 and 20,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.40, 28,233.60 and 20,150.40 is: 28,233.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.40 : 28,233.60 = 20,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.40/28,233.60 = 20,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.40x = 28,233.60 × 20,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.40x = 568,918,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,918,333.44/20,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,233.60

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