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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,690.81, 30,976.37 and 18,554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,690.81, 30,976.37 and 18,554.23 is: 27,777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,690.81 : 30,976.37 = 18,554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,690.81/30,976.37 = 18,554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,690.81x = 30,976.37 × 18,554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,690.81x = 574,742,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,742,813.44/20,690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,777.69

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