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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.66, 27,807.39 and 18,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.66, 27,807.39 and 18,665.58 is: 25,756.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.66 : 27,807.39 = 18,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.66/27,807.39 = 18,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.66x = 27,807.39 × 18,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.66x = 519,041,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,041,062.64/20,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.74

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