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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,699.92, 28,606.44 and 18,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,699.92, 28,606.44 and 18,395.92 is: 25,422.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,699.92 : 28,606.44 = 18,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,699.92/28,606.44 = 18,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,699.92x = 28,606.44 × 18,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,699.92x = 526,241,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,241,781.72/20,699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,422.41

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