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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.60, 31,005.15 and 18,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.60, 31,005.15 and 18,573.01 is: 27,805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.60 : 31,005.15 = 18,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.60/31,005.15 = 18,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.60x = 31,005.15 × 18,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.60x = 575,858,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,858,961.00/20,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,805.04

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