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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.99, 28,683.80 and 18,288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.99, 28,683.80 and 18,288.12 is: 25,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.99 : 28,683.80 = 18,288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.99/28,683.80 = 18,288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.99x = 28,683.80 × 18,288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.99x = 524,572,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,572,861.16/20,852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.76

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