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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,691.99, 28,584 and 18,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,691.99, 28,584 and 18,453.15 is: 25,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,691.99 : 28,584 = 18,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,691.99/28,584 = 18,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,691.99x = 28,584 × 18,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,691.99x = 527,464,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,464,839.60/20,691.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,491.26

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