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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,855.72, 28,716.98 and 19,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,855.72, 28,716.98 and 19,183.88 is: 26,414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,855.72 : 28,716.98 = 19,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,855.72/28,716.98 = 19,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,855.72x = 28,716.98 × 19,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,855.72x = 550,903,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,903,098.28/20,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,414.96

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