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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.64, 28,766.60 and 18,593.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.64, 28,766.60 and 18,593.66 is: 25,671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.64 : 28,766.60 = 18,593.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.64/28,766.60 = 18,593.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.64x = 28,766.60 × 18,593.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.64x = 534,876,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,876,379.76/20,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.22

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