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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,864.31, 28,775.99 and 18,341.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,864.31, 28,775.99 and 18,341.05 is: 25,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864.31 : 28,775.99 = 18,341.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864.31/28,775.99 = 18,341.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864.31x = 28,775.99 × 18,341.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864.31x = 527,781,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,781,779.68/20,864.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.92

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