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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,561.11, 30,853.97 and 18,888.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,561.11, 30,853.97 and 18,888.06 is: 28,343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,561.11 : 30,853.97 = 18,888.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,561.11/30,853.97 = 18,888.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,561.11x = 30,853.97 × 18,888.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,561.11x = 582,771,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,771,636.60/20,561.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,343.39

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