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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,639.70, 28,418.04 and 18,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,639.70, 28,418.04 and 18,214.56 is: 25,078.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,639.70 : 28,418.04 = 18,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,639.70/28,418.04 = 18,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,639.70x = 28,418.04 × 18,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,639.70x = 517,622,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,622,094.66/20,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,078.95

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