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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,173.70, 30,260.55 and 18,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,173.70, 30,260.55 and 18,229.70 is: 27,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,173.70 : 30,260.55 = 18,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,173.70/30,260.55 = 18,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,173.70x = 30,260.55 × 18,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,173.70x = 551,640,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,640,748.34/20,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,344.55

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