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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.02, 27,827.71 and 17,910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.02, 27,827.71 and 17,910.02 is: 24,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.02 : 27,827.71 = 17,910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.02/27,827.71 = 17,910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.02x = 27,827.71 × 17,910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.02x = 498,394,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,394,842.65/20,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.11

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