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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,866.30, 28,778.74 and 18,343.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,866.30, 28,778.74 and 18,343.06 is: 25,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,866.30 : 28,778.74 = 18,343.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,866.30/28,778.74 = 18,343.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,866.30x = 28,778.74 × 18,343.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,866.30x = 527,890,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,890,036.74/20,866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.69

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