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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.14, 27,620.04 and 17,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.14, 27,620.04 and 17,791.60 is: 24,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.14 : 27,620.04 = 17,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.14/27,620.04 = 17,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.14x = 27,620.04 × 17,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.14x = 491,404,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,404,703.66/20,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.69

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