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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.06, 28,775.64 and 18,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.06, 28,775.64 and 18,340.80 is: 25,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.06 : 28,775.64 = 18,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.06/28,775.64 = 18,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.06x = 28,775.64 × 18,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.06x = 527,768,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,768,258.11/20,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.57

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