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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,868.81, 28,782.18 and 18,345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,868.81, 28,782.18 and 18,345.57 is: 25,302.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,868.81 : 28,782.18 = 18,345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,868.81/28,782.18 = 18,345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,868.81x = 28,782.18 × 18,345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,868.81x = 528,025,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,025,497.94/20,868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.14

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