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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.16, 27,642.57 and 17,210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.16, 27,642.57 and 17,210.58 is: 23,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.16 : 27,642.57 = 17,210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.16/27,642.57 = 17,210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.16x = 27,642.57 × 17,210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.16x = 475,744,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,744,494.19/20,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.82

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