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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.10, 30,246.15 and 18,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.10, 30,246.15 and 18,868.10 is: 28,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.10 : 30,246.15 = 18,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.10/30,246.15 = 18,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.10x = 30,246.15 × 18,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.10x = 570,687,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,687,382.82/20,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,302.15

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