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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,117.40, 27,663.54 and 17,460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,117.40, 27,663.54 and 17,460.18 is: 24,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,117.40 : 27,663.54 = 17,460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,117.40/27,663.54 = 17,460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,117.40x = 27,663.54 × 17,460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,117.40x = 483,010,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,010,387.84/20,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.58

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