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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,865.06, 28,777.02 and 18,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,865.06, 28,777.02 and 18,341.80 is: 25,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865.06 : 28,777.02 = 18,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865.06/28,777.02 = 18,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865.06x = 28,777.02 × 18,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865.06x = 527,822,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,822,345.44/20,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,296.95

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