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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,697.40, 30,905.33 and 19,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,697.40, 30,905.33 and 19,528.04 is: 29,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,697.40 : 30,905.33 = 19,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,697.40/30,905.33 = 19,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,697.40x = 30,905.33 × 19,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,697.40x = 603,520,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,520,520.45/20,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,159.24

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