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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.36, 28,830.20 and 18,776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.36, 28,830.20 and 18,776.48 is: 25,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.36 : 28,830.20 = 18,776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.36/28,830.20 = 18,776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.36x = 28,830.20 × 18,776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.36x = 541,329,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,329,673.70/20,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.59

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