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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.04, 27,669.42 and 17,064.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.04, 27,669.42 and 17,064.78 is: 23,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.04 : 27,669.42 = 17,064.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.04/27,669.42 = 17,064.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.04x = 27,669.42 × 17,064.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.04x = 472,172,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,172,565.03/20,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,495.80

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