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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,396.60, 28,175.71 and 19,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,396.60, 28,175.71 and 19,332.53 is: 26,705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,396.60 : 28,175.71 = 19,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,396.60/28,175.71 = 19,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,396.60x = 28,175.71 × 19,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,396.60x = 544,707,569.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,707,569.64/20,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,705.81

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