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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.83, 27,722.96 and 18,260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.83, 27,722.96 and 18,260.54 is: 25,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.83 : 27,722.96 = 18,260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.83/27,722.96 = 18,260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.83x = 27,722.96 × 18,260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.83x = 506,236,162.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,236,162.52/20,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,127.34

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