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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,894.76, 31,293.36 and 18,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,894.76, 31,293.36 and 18,144 is: 27,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,894.76 : 31,293.36 = 18,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,894.76/31,293.36 = 18,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,894.76x = 31,293.36 × 18,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,894.76x = 567,786,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,786,723.84/20,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,173.64

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