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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,873.03, 31,465.44 and 19,099.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,873.03, 31,465.44 and 19,099.76 is: 28,792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,873.03 : 31,465.44 = 19,099.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,873.03/31,465.44 = 19,099.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,873.03x = 31,465.44 × 19,099.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,873.03x = 600,982,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,982,194.97/20,873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,792.29

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