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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,865.56, 28,777.71 and 18,342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,865.56, 28,777.71 and 18,342.30 is: 25,297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865.56 : 28,777.71 = 18,342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865.56/28,777.71 = 18,342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865.56x = 28,777.71 × 18,342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865.56x = 527,849,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,849,390.13/20,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.64

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