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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.70, 30,251.55 and 18,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.70, 30,251.55 and 18,547.70 is: 27,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.70 : 30,251.55 = 18,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.70/30,251.55 = 18,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.70x = 30,251.55 × 18,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.70x = 561,096,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,096,673.94/20,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,821.55

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