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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,117.70, 28,223.10 and 20,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,117.70, 28,223.10 and 20,117.70 is: 28,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,117.70 : 28,223.10 = 20,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,117.70/28,223.10 = 20,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,117.70x = 28,223.10 × 20,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,117.70x = 567,783,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,783,858.87/20,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,223.10

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