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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.33, 27,593.51 and 17,187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.33, 27,593.51 and 17,187.02 is: 23,700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.33 : 27,593.51 = 17,187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.33/27,593.51 = 17,187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.33x = 27,593.51 × 17,187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.33x = 474,249,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,249,984.34/20,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.26

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