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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.94, 30,997.44 and 18,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.94, 30,997.44 and 18,554.78 is: 27,690.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.94 : 30,997.44 = 18,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.94/30,997.44 = 18,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.94x = 30,997.44 × 18,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.94x = 575,150,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,150,679.76/20,770.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,690.16

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