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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,587.59, 28,390.05 and 18,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,587.59, 28,390.05 and 18,311.73 is: 25,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,587.59 : 28,390.05 = 18,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,587.59/28,390.05 = 18,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,587.59x = 28,390.05 × 18,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,587.59x = 519,870,930.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,870,930.29/20,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.67

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