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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,113.80, 30,170.70 and 18,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,113.80, 30,170.70 and 18,655.80 is: 27,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,113.80 : 30,170.70 = 18,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,113.80/30,170.70 = 18,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,113.80x = 30,170.70 × 18,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,113.80x = 562,858,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,858,545.06/20,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,983.70

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