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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,827.56, 28,654.74 and 18,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,827.56, 28,654.74 and 18,181.08 is: 25,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,827.56 : 28,654.74 = 18,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,827.56/28,654.74 = 18,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,827.56x = 28,654.74 × 18,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,827.56x = 520,974,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,974,120.32/20,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,013.69

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