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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,051.07, 27,607.08 and 17,659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,051.07, 27,607.08 and 17,659.35 is: 24,314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,051.07 : 27,607.08 = 17,659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,051.07/27,607.08 = 17,659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,051.07x = 27,607.08 × 17,659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,051.07x = 487,523,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,523,088.20/20,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.07

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