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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,488.05, 28,216.49 and 18,984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,488.05, 28,216.49 and 18,984.69 is: 26,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,488.05 : 28,216.49 = 18,984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,488.05/28,216.49 = 18,984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,488.05x = 28,216.49 × 18,984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,488.05x = 535,681,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,681,220.61/20,488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.03

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