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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.40, 28,279.80 and 20,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.40, 28,279.80 and 20,183.40 is: 28,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.40 : 28,279.80 = 20,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.40/28,279.80 = 20,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.40x = 28,279.80 × 20,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.40x = 570,782,515.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,782,515.32/20,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,279.80

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