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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.70, 30,253.46 and 19,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.70, 30,253.46 and 19,171.40 is: 28,753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.70 : 30,253.46 = 19,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.70/30,253.46 = 19,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.70x = 30,253.46 × 19,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.70x = 580,001,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,001,183.04/20,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,753.21

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