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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.60, 30,197.40 and 18,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.60, 30,197.40 and 18,835.60 is: 28,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.60 : 30,197.40 = 18,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.60/30,197.40 = 18,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.60x = 30,197.40 × 18,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.60x = 568,786,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,786,147.44/20,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,253.40

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