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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,713.05, 28,384.83 and 18,720.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,713.05, 28,384.83 and 18,720.09 is: 25,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,713.05 : 28,384.83 = 18,720.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,713.05/28,384.83 = 18,720.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,713.05x = 28,384.83 × 18,720.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,713.05x = 531,366,572.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,366,572.23/20,713.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.71

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