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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,957.76, 28,967.94 and 18,420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,957.76, 28,967.94 and 18,420.84 is: 25,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,957.76 : 28,967.94 = 18,420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,957.76/28,967.94 = 18,420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,957.76x = 28,967.94 × 18,420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,957.76x = 533,613,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,613,787.87/20,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,461.39

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