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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.10, 30,220.65 and 18,267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.10, 30,220.65 and 18,267.90 is: 27,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.10 : 30,220.65 = 18,267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.10/30,220.65 = 18,267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.10x = 30,220.65 × 18,267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.10x = 552,067,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,067,812.14/20,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,401.85

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