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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,027.44, 27,623.20 and 17,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,027.44, 27,623.20 and 17,370.24 is: 23,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,027.44 : 27,623.20 = 17,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,027.44/27,623.20 = 17,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,027.44x = 27,623.20 × 17,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,027.44x = 479,821,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,821,613.57/20,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,958.21

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