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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,173.80, 30,228.30 and 19,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,173.80, 30,228.30 and 19,007.40 is: 28,480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,173.80 : 30,228.30 = 19,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,173.80/30,228.30 = 19,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,173.80x = 30,228.30 × 19,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,173.80x = 574,561,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,561,389.42/20,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,480.57

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