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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,277.52, 28,002.30 and 19,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,277.52, 28,002.30 and 19,173.16 is: 26,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,277.52 : 28,002.30 = 19,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,277.52/28,002.30 = 19,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,277.52x = 28,002.30 × 19,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,277.52x = 536,892,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,892,578.27/20,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,477.23

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