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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,953.32, 28,903.14 and 18,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,953.32, 28,903.14 and 18,153.96 is: 25,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,953.32 : 28,903.14 = 18,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,953.32/28,903.14 = 18,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,953.32x = 28,903.14 × 18,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,953.32x = 524,706,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,706,447.43/20,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,041.69

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