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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,072.78, 27,713.99 and 17,941.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,072.78, 27,713.99 and 17,941.47 is: 24,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,072.78 : 27,713.99 = 17,941.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,072.78/27,713.99 = 17,941.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,072.78x = 27,713.99 × 17,941.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,072.78x = 497,229,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,229,630.46/20,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.34

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