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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.70, 30,860.55 and 18,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.70, 30,860.55 and 18,327.30 is: 27,490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.70 : 30,860.55 = 18,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.70/30,860.55 = 18,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.70x = 30,860.55 × 18,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.70x = 565,590,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,590,558.02/20,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,490.95

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