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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.60, 30,254.40 and 18,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.60, 30,254.40 and 18,128.40 is: 27,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.60 : 30,254.40 = 18,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.60/30,254.40 = 18,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.60x = 30,254.40 × 18,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.60x = 548,463,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,463,864.96/20,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,192.60

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