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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.30, 27,623.37 and 17,911.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.30, 27,623.37 and 17,911.78 is: 24,725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.30 : 27,623.37 = 17,911.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.30/27,623.37 = 17,911.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.30x = 27,623.37 × 17,911.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.30x = 494,783,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,783,726.30/20,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.22

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