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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.60, 30,246.90 and 19,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.60, 30,246.90 and 19,257.40 is: 28,886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.60 : 30,246.90 = 19,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.60/30,246.90 = 19,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.60x = 30,246.90 × 19,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.60x = 582,476,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,476,652.06/20,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,886.10

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