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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,892.83, 28,769.06 and 18,055.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,892.83, 28,769.06 and 18,055.00 is: 24,861.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,892.83 : 28,769.06 = 18,055.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,892.83/28,769.06 = 18,055.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,892.83x = 28,769.06 × 18,055.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,892.83x = 519,425,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,425,144.18/20,892.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.41

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