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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,707.16, 28,569.66 and 18,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,707.16, 28,569.66 and 18,711.32 is: 25,816.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,707.16 : 28,569.66 = 18,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,707.16/28,569.66 = 18,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,707.16x = 28,569.66 × 18,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,707.16x = 534,576,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,576,050.55/20,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,816.00

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