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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.16, 28,573.80 and 18,714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.16, 28,573.80 and 18,714.32 is: 25,820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.16 : 28,573.80 = 18,714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.16/28,573.80 = 18,714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.16x = 28,573.80 × 18,714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.16x = 534,739,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,739,236.82/20,710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.14

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