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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.80, 30,215.28 and 19,474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.80, 30,215.28 and 19,474.24 is: 29,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.80 : 30,215.28 = 19,474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.80/30,215.28 = 19,474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.80x = 30,215.28 × 19,474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.80x = 588,419,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,419,614.39/20,174.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,166.07

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