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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.08, 27,589.08 and 17,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.08, 27,589.08 and 17,183.84 is: 23,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.08 : 27,589.08 = 17,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.08/27,589.08 = 17,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.08x = 27,589.08 × 17,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.08x = 474,086,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,086,336.47/20,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,695.93

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