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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,840.53, 28,773.35 and 18,598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,840.53, 28,773.35 and 18,598.56 is: 25,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,840.53 : 28,773.35 = 18,598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,840.53/28,773.35 = 18,598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,840.53x = 28,773.35 × 18,598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,840.53x = 535,142,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,142,876.38/20,840.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.99

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