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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,238.90, 30,154.86 and 19,107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,238.90, 30,154.86 and 19,107.13 is: 28,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,238.90 : 30,154.86 = 19,107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,238.90/30,154.86 = 19,107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,238.90x = 30,154.86 × 19,107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,238.90x = 576,172,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,172,679.38/20,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,468.58

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