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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,020.95, 27,594.80 and 18,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,020.95, 27,594.80 and 18,324.12 is: 25,256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,020.95 : 27,594.80 = 18,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,020.95/27,594.80 = 18,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,020.95x = 27,594.80 × 18,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,020.95x = 505,650,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,650,507.15/20,020.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.06

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