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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.40, 28,993.20 and 20,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.40, 28,993.20 and 20,672.40 is: 28,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.40 : 28,993.20 = 20,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.40/28,993.20 = 20,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.40x = 28,993.20 × 20,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.40x = 599,359,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,359,027.68/20,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,993.20

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