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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832.41, 28,762.14 and 18,590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832.41, 28,762.14 and 18,590.43 is: 25,666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832.41 : 28,762.14 = 18,590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832.41/28,762.14 = 18,590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832.41x = 28,762.14 × 18,590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832.41x = 534,700,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,700,550.32/20,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.77

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