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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,683.84, 28,530.90 and 18,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,683.84, 28,530.90 and 18,037.60 is: 24,880.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,683.84 : 28,530.90 = 18,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,683.84/28,530.90 = 18,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,683.84x = 28,530.90 × 18,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,683.84x = 514,628,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,628,961.84/20,683.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.73

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