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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.75, 27,821.59 and 18,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.75, 27,821.59 and 18,019.64 is: 24,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.75 : 27,821.59 = 18,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.75/27,821.59 = 18,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.75x = 27,821.59 × 18,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.75x = 501,335,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,335,036.03/20,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.22

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