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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.20, 30,859.80 and 18,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.20, 30,859.80 and 18,953.20 is: 28,429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.20 : 30,859.80 = 18,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.20/30,859.80 = 18,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.20x = 30,859.80 × 18,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.20x = 584,891,961.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,891,961.36/20,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,429.80

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