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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.72, 28,238.68 and 20,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.72, 28,238.68 and 20,398.88 is: 27,968.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.72 : 28,238.68 = 20,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.72/28,238.68 = 20,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.72x = 28,238.68 × 20,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.72x = 576,037,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,037,444.68/20,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,968.79

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