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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.80, 30,233.70 and 18,697.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.80, 30,233.70 and 18,697.80 is: 28,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.80 : 30,233.70 = 18,697.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.80/30,233.70 = 18,697.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.80x = 30,233.70 × 18,697.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.80x = 565,303,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,303,675.86/20,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,046.70

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