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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.25, 30,138.67 and 18,864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.25, 30,138.67 and 18,864.65 is: 28,155.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.25 : 30,138.67 = 18,864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.25/30,138.67 = 18,864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.25x = 30,138.67 × 18,864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.25x = 568,555,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,555,366.69/20,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,155.71

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