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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,866.06, 28,778.40 and 18,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,866.06, 28,778.40 and 18,342.80 is: 25,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,866.06 : 28,778.40 = 18,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,866.06/28,778.40 = 18,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,866.06x = 28,778.40 × 18,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,866.06x = 527,876,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,876,435.52/20,866.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.33

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