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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.83, 27,809.01 and 17,629.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.83, 27,809.01 and 17,629.86 is: 24,305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.83 : 27,809.01 = 17,629.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.83/27,809.01 = 17,629.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.83x = 27,809.01 × 17,629.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.83x = 490,268,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,268,900.90/20,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.84

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