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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.20, 30,235.80 and 18,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.20, 30,235.80 and 18,342.80 is: 27,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.20 : 30,235.80 = 18,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.20/30,235.80 = 18,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.20x = 30,235.80 × 18,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.20x = 554,609,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,609,232.24/20,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,514.20

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