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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.19, 27,931.08 and 18,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.19, 27,931.08 and 18,333.91 is: 25,325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.19 : 27,931.08 = 18,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.19/27,931.08 = 18,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.19x = 27,931.08 × 18,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.19x = 512,085,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,085,906.92/20,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.47

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