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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.60, 28,259.60 and 20,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.60, 28,259.60 and 20,164.60 is: 28,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.60 : 28,259.60 = 20,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.60/28,259.60 = 20,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.60x = 28,259.60 × 20,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.60x = 569,843,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,843,530.16/20,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,259.60

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