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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.30, 28,563.75 and 18,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.30, 28,563.75 and 18,033.90 is: 24,935.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.30 : 28,563.75 = 18,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.30/28,563.75 = 18,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.30x = 28,563.75 × 18,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.30x = 515,115,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,115,811.13/20,658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.05

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