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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,898.12, 31,272.33 and 18,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,898.12, 31,272.33 and 18,096.66 is: 27,080.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,898.12 : 31,272.33 = 18,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,898.12/31,272.33 = 18,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,898.12x = 31,272.33 × 18,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,898.12x = 565,924,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,924,723.42/20,898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,080.17

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