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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,718.70, 28,738.30 and 19,971.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,718.70, 28,738.30 and 19,971.50 is: 27,701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,718.70 : 28,738.30 = 19,971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,718.70/28,738.30 = 19,971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,718.70x = 28,738.30 × 19,971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,718.70x = 573,946,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,946,958.45/20,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,701.88

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