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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.40, 30,252.15 and 18,880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.40, 30,252.15 and 18,880.20 is: 28,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.40 : 30,252.15 = 18,880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.40/30,252.15 = 18,880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.40x = 30,252.15 × 18,880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.40x = 571,166,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,166,642.43/20,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,286.22

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