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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,518.66, 28,363.56 and 18,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,518.66, 28,363.56 and 18,302.50 is: 25,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,518.66 : 28,363.56 = 18,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,518.66/28,363.56 = 18,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,518.66x = 28,363.56 × 18,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,518.66x = 519,124,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,124,056.90/20,518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.10

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