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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,936.16, 28,885.68 and 18,940.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,936.16, 28,885.68 and 18,940.32 is: 26,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,936.16 : 28,885.68 = 18,940.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,936.16/28,885.68 = 18,940.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,936.16x = 28,885.68 × 18,940.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,936.16x = 547,104,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,104,022.62/20,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,132.01

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