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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,017.52, 27,626.18 and 17,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,017.52, 27,626.18 and 17,194.22 is: 23,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,017.52 : 27,626.18 = 17,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,017.52/27,626.18 = 17,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,017.52x = 27,626.18 × 17,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,017.52x = 475,010,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,010,392.58/20,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.74

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