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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,834.65, 28,765.22 and 18,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,834.65, 28,765.22 and 18,592.66 is: 25,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,834.65 : 28,765.22 = 18,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,834.65/28,765.22 = 18,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,834.65x = 28,765.22 × 18,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,834.65x = 534,821,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,821,955.29/20,834.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.83

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