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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388, 28,066.32 and 18,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388, 28,066.32 and 18,291.36 is: 25,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388 : 28,066.32 = 18,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388/28,066.32 = 18,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388x = 28,066.32 × 18,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388x = 513,371,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,371,163.00/20,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.06

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