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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,917.62, 28,849.35 and 18,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,917.62, 28,849.35 and 18,394.38 is: 25,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,917.62 : 28,849.35 = 18,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,917.62/28,849.35 = 18,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,917.62x = 28,849.35 × 18,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,917.62x = 530,665,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,665,906.65/20,917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,369.33

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