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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,070.97, 27,671.67 and 17,268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,070.97, 27,671.67 and 17,268.45 is: 23,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,070.97 : 27,671.67 = 17,268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,070.97/27,671.67 = 17,268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,070.97x = 27,671.67 × 17,268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,070.97x = 477,846,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,846,849.81/20,070.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,807.86

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