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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,843.96, 28,706.90 and 18,010.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,843.96, 28,706.90 and 18,010.42 is: 24,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,843.96 : 28,706.90 = 18,010.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,843.96/28,706.90 = 18,010.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,843.96x = 28,706.90 × 18,010.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,843.96x = 517,023,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,023,164.08/20,843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,804.47

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