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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.04, 30,134.52 and 18,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.04, 30,134.52 and 18,855.14 is: 28,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.04 : 30,134.52 = 18,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.04/30,134.52 = 18,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.04x = 30,134.52 × 18,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.04x = 568,190,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,190,593.43/20,192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,139.34

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