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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.60, 30,332.40 and 18,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.60, 30,332.40 and 18,909.40 is: 28,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.60 : 30,332.40 = 18,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.60/30,332.40 = 18,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.60x = 30,332.40 × 18,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.60x = 573,567,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,567,484.56/20,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,364.10

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