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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,194.23, 27,864.57 and 18,561.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,194.23, 27,864.57 and 18,561.09 is: 25,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,194.23 : 27,864.57 = 18,561.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,194.23/27,864.57 = 18,561.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,194.23x = 27,864.57 × 18,561.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,194.23x = 517,196,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,196,791.58/20,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,611.12

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