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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,849.66, 28,817.52 and 18,442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,849.66, 28,817.52 and 18,442.61 is: 25,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,849.66 : 28,817.52 = 18,442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,849.66/28,817.52 = 18,442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,849.66x = 28,817.52 × 18,442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,849.66x = 531,470,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,470,138.44/20,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,490.60

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