Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.64, 31,353.28 and 19,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,864.64, 31,353.28 and 19,536 is: 29,356.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,864.64 : 31,353.28 = 19,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,864.64/31,353.28 = 19,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,864.64x = 31,353.28 × 19,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,864.64x = 612,517,678.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,517,678.08/20,864.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,356.73
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