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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.41, 28,766.28 and 18,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.41, 28,766.28 and 18,593.43 is: 25,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.41 : 28,766.28 = 18,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.41/28,766.28 = 18,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.41x = 28,766.28 × 18,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.41x = 534,863,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,863,813.54/20,835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.91

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