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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.70, 28,753.56 and 19,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.70, 28,753.56 and 19,982.52 is: 27,717.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.70 : 28,753.56 = 19,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.70/28,753.56 = 19,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.70x = 28,753.56 × 19,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.70x = 574,568,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,568,587.77/20,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.17

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