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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,716.60, 31,074.90 and 18,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,716.60, 31,074.90 and 18,124.60 is: 27,186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,716.60 : 31,074.90 = 18,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,716.60/31,074.90 = 18,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,716.60x = 31,074.90 × 18,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,716.60x = 563,220,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,220,132.54/20,716.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,186.90

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