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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.82, 28,569 and 19,369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.82, 28,569 and 19,369.90 is: 26,743.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.82 : 28,569 = 19,369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.82/28,569 = 19,369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.82x = 28,569 × 19,369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.82x = 553,378,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,378,673.10/20,691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,743.84

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