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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,806.23, 31,246.74 and 19,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,806.23, 31,246.74 and 19,137.24 is: 28,740.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,806.23 : 31,246.74 = 19,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,806.23/31,246.74 = 19,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,806.23x = 31,246.74 × 19,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,806.23x = 597,976,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,976,362.60/20,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,740.26

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