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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664, 28,591.38 and 18,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664, 28,591.38 and 18,016.92 is: 24,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664 : 28,591.38 = 18,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664/28,591.38 = 18,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664x = 28,591.38 × 18,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664x = 515,128,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,128,606.15/20,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.79

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