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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.17, 28,495.49 and 19,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.17, 28,495.49 and 19,380.47 is: 26,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.17 : 28,495.49 = 19,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.17/28,495.49 = 19,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.17x = 28,495.49 × 19,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.17x = 552,255,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,255,749.70/20,647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,747.29

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