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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.09, 27,669.08 and 17,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.09, 27,669.08 and 17,266.56 is: 23,805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.09 : 27,669.08 = 17,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.09/27,669.08 = 17,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.09x = 27,669.08 × 17,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.09x = 477,749,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,749,829.96/20,069.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.26

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