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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,915.76, 28,835.82 and 17,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,915.76, 28,835.82 and 17,918.76 is: 24,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,915.76 : 28,835.82 = 17,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,915.76/28,835.82 = 17,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,915.76x = 28,835.82 × 17,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,915.76x = 516,702,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,702,137.98/20,915.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.96

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