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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,620.94, 28,444.11 and 18,101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,620.94, 28,444.11 and 18,101.06 is: 24,968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,620.94 : 28,444.11 = 18,101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,620.94/28,444.11 = 18,101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,620.94x = 28,444.11 × 18,101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,620.94x = 514,868,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,868,541.76/20,620.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.24

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