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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,408.46, 30,571.14 and 18,707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,408.46, 30,571.14 and 18,707.46 is: 28,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,408.46 : 30,571.14 = 18,707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,408.46/30,571.14 = 18,707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,408.46x = 30,571.14 × 18,707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,408.46x = 571,908,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,908,378.70/20,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,023.10

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