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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,843.92, 28,778.02 and 18,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,843.92, 28,778.02 and 18,601.94 is: 25,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,843.92 : 28,778.02 = 18,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,843.92/28,778.02 = 18,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,843.92x = 28,778.02 × 18,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,843.92x = 535,327,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,327,001.36/20,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,682.65

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