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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.05, 27,613.37 and 17,904.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.05, 27,613.37 and 17,904.53 is: 24,715.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.05 : 27,613.37 = 17,904.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.05/27,613.37 = 17,904.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.05x = 27,613.37 × 17,904.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.05x = 494,404,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,404,322.04/20,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.21

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