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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,702.40, 31,053.60 and 18,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,702.40, 31,053.60 and 18,855.60 is: 28,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,702.40 : 31,053.60 = 18,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,702.40/31,053.60 = 18,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,702.40x = 31,053.60 × 18,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,702.40x = 585,534,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,534,260.16/20,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,283.40

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