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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.49, 30,862.02 and 18,893.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.49, 30,862.02 and 18,893.43 is: 28,351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.49 : 30,862.02 = 18,893.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.49/30,862.02 = 18,893.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.49x = 30,862.02 × 18,893.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.49x = 583,089,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,089,414.53/20,566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,351.44

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