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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,560.56, 30,821.40 and 18,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,560.56, 30,821.40 and 18,674.88 is: 27,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,560.56 : 30,821.40 = 18,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,560.56/30,821.40 = 18,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,560.56x = 30,821.40 × 18,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,560.56x = 575,585,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,585,946.43/20,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,994.66

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