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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,432.52, 28,172.79 and 19,171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,432.52, 28,172.79 and 19,171.35 is: 26,433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,432.52 : 28,172.79 = 19,171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,432.52/28,172.79 = 19,171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,432.52x = 28,172.79 × 19,171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,432.52x = 540,110,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,110,417.57/20,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,433.86

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