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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,567.09, 30,888.30 and 18,832.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,567.09, 30,888.30 and 18,832.07 is: 28,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,567.09 : 30,888.30 = 18,832.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,567.09/30,888.30 = 18,832.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,567.09x = 30,888.30 × 18,832.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,567.09x = 581,690,627.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,690,627.78/20,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,282.59

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