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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,698.92, 28,605.06 and 18,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,698.92, 28,605.06 and 18,394.92 is: 25,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,698.92 : 28,605.06 = 18,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,698.92/28,605.06 = 18,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,698.92x = 28,605.06 × 18,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,698.92x = 526,187,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,187,790.30/20,698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,421.03

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