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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,604.70, 30,733.83 and 18,712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,604.70, 30,733.83 and 18,712.72 is: 27,911.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,604.70 : 30,733.83 = 18,712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,604.70/30,733.83 = 18,712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,604.70x = 30,733.83 × 18,712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,604.70x = 575,113,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,113,401.65/20,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,911.76

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