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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,562.27, 28,423.76 and 18,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,562.27, 28,423.76 and 18,346.11 is: 25,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,562.27 : 28,423.76 = 18,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,562.27/28,423.76 = 18,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,562.27x = 28,423.76 × 18,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,562.27x = 521,465,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,465,335.84/20,562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,360.30

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