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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,800.80, 28,760.40 and 18,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,800.80, 28,760.40 and 18,176.40 is: 25,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,800.80 : 28,760.40 = 18,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,800.80/28,760.40 = 18,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,800.80x = 28,760.40 × 18,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,800.80x = 522,760,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,760,534.56/20,800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,131.75

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