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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,443.60, 30,665.40 and 19,147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,443.60, 30,665.40 and 19,147.60 is: 28,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,443.60 : 30,665.40 = 19,147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,443.60/30,665.40 = 19,147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,443.60x = 30,665.40 × 19,147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,443.60x = 587,168,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,168,813.04/20,443.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,721.40

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