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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.67, 28,030.05 and 18,639.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.67, 28,030.05 and 18,639.62 is: 25,721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.67 : 28,030.05 = 18,639.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.67/28,030.05 = 18,639.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.67x = 28,030.05 × 18,639.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.67x = 522,469,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,469,445.54/20,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,721.35

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