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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147, 30,072.61 and 18,662.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147, 30,072.61 and 18,662.58 is: 27,856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147 : 30,072.61 = 18,662.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147/30,072.61 = 18,662.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147x = 30,072.61 × 18,662.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147x = 561,232,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,232,246.26/20,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,856.86

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