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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,156.10, 28,247.70 and 20,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,156.10, 28,247.70 and 20,156.10 is: 28,247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,156.10 : 28,247.70 = 20,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,156.10/28,247.70 = 20,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,156.10x = 28,247.70 × 20,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,156.10x = 569,363,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,363,465.97/20,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,247.70

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