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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.60, 30,146.40 and 18,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.60, 30,146.40 and 18,801.60 is: 28,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.60 : 30,146.40 = 18,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.60/30,146.40 = 18,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.60x = 30,146.40 × 18,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.60x = 566,800,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,800,554.24/20,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,202.40

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