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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.70, 28,766.70 and 18,593.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.70, 28,766.70 and 18,593.74 is: 25,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.70 : 28,766.70 = 18,593.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.70/28,766.70 = 18,593.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.70x = 28,766.70 × 18,593.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.70x = 534,880,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,880,540.46/20,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,671.35

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