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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,699.88, 30,899.53 and 19,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,699.88, 30,899.53 and 19,157.96 is: 28,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,699.88 : 30,899.53 = 19,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,699.88/30,899.53 = 19,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,699.88x = 30,899.53 × 19,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,699.88x = 591,971,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,971,959.76/20,699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,597.85

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