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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,765.08, 28,684.74 and 18,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,765.08, 28,684.74 and 18,526.24 is: 25,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,765.08 : 28,684.74 = 18,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,765.08/28,684.74 = 18,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,765.08x = 28,684.74 × 18,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,765.08x = 531,420,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,420,377.58/20,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,592.02

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