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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,892.51, 28,812.39 and 19,383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,892.51, 28,812.39 and 19,383.48 is: 26,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,892.51 : 28,812.39 = 19,383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,892.51/28,812.39 = 19,383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,892.51x = 28,812.39 × 19,383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,892.51x = 558,484,385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,484,385.32/20,892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,731.32

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