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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.52, 27,593.76 and 17,187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.52, 27,593.76 and 17,187.22 is: 23,700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.52 : 27,593.76 = 17,187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.52/27,593.76 = 17,187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.52x = 27,593.76 × 17,187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.52x = 474,260,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,260,023.75/20,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.53

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