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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.81, 30,830.77 and 18,681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.81, 30,830.77 and 18,681.13 is: 28,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.81 : 30,830.77 = 18,681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.81/30,830.77 = 18,681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.81x = 30,830.77 × 18,681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.81x = 575,953,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,953,622.37/20,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,004.03

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