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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,863.31, 28,774.60 and 18,340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,863.31, 28,774.60 and 18,340.05 is: 25,294.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,863.31 : 28,774.60 = 18,340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,863.31/28,774.60 = 18,340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,863.31x = 28,774.60 × 18,340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,863.31x = 527,727,602.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,727,602.73/20,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.53

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