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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,877.36, 28,639.13 and 19,747.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,877.36, 28,639.13 and 19,747.48 is: 27,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,877.36 : 28,639.13 = 19,747.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,877.36/28,639.13 = 19,747.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,877.36x = 28,639.13 × 19,747.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,877.36x = 565,550,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,550,646.89/20,877.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,089.18

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