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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.84, 28,521.24 and 18,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.84, 28,521.24 and 18,030.60 is: 24,871.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.84 : 28,521.24 = 18,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.84/28,521.24 = 18,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.84x = 28,521.24 × 18,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.84x = 514,255,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,255,069.94/20,676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.07

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