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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.90, 30,227.85 and 17,963.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.90, 30,227.85 and 17,963.10 is: 26,944.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.90 : 30,227.85 = 17,963.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.90/30,227.85 = 17,963.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.90x = 30,227.85 × 17,963.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.90x = 542,985,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,985,892.34/20,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.65

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