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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,373.92, 30,509.04 and 18,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,373.92, 30,509.04 and 18,663.20 is: 27,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,373.92 : 30,509.04 = 18,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,373.92/30,509.04 = 18,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,373.92x = 30,509.04 × 18,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,373.92x = 569,396,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,396,315.33/20,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,947.31

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