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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,424.53, 28,165.11 and 19,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,424.53, 28,165.11 and 19,233.95 is: 26,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,424.53 : 28,165.11 = 19,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,424.53/28,165.11 = 19,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,424.53x = 28,165.11 × 19,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,424.53x = 541,726,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,726,317.48/20,424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,523.32

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