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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,831.14, 28,760.39 and 18,589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,831.14, 28,760.39 and 18,589.16 is: 25,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,831.14 : 28,760.39 = 18,589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,831.14/28,760.39 = 18,589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,831.14x = 28,760.39 × 18,589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,831.14x = 534,631,491.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,631,491.37/20,831.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.01

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