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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.74, 27,993.69 and 18,147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.74, 27,993.69 and 18,147.59 is: 25,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.74 : 27,993.69 = 18,147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.74/27,993.69 = 18,147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.74x = 27,993.69 × 18,147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.74x = 508,018,008.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,018,008.71/20,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.46

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