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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,222.83, 30,443.45 and 18,188.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,222.83, 30,443.45 and 18,188.39 is: 27,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,222.83 : 30,443.45 = 18,188.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,222.83/30,443.45 = 18,188.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,222.83x = 30,443.45 × 18,188.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,222.83x = 553,717,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,717,341.55/20,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,380.80

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