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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.56, 30,846.90 and 18,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.56, 30,846.90 and 18,691.88 is: 28,020.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.56 : 30,846.90 = 18,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.56/30,846.90 = 18,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.56x = 30,846.90 × 18,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.56x = 576,586,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,586,553.17/20,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,020.16

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