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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,377.68, 28,146.96 and 18,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,377.68, 28,146.96 and 18,387.60 is: 25,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,377.68 : 28,146.96 = 18,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,377.68/28,146.96 = 18,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,377.68x = 28,146.96 × 18,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,377.68x = 517,555,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,555,041.70/20,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,398.13

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