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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,679.42, 28,465.57 and 18,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,679.42, 28,465.57 and 18,022.22 is: 24,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,679.42 : 28,465.57 = 18,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,679.42/28,465.57 = 18,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,679.42x = 28,465.57 × 18,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,679.42x = 513,012,764.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,012,764.97/20,679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.89

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