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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832.46, 28,762.20 and 18,590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832.46, 28,762.20 and 18,590.47 is: 25,666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832.46 : 28,762.20 = 18,590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832.46/28,762.20 = 18,590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832.46x = 28,762.20 × 18,590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832.46x = 534,702,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,702,744.33/20,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.81

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