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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.70, 28,363.10 and 20,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.70, 28,363.10 and 20,217.70 is: 28,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.70 : 28,363.10 = 20,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.70/28,363.10 = 20,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.70x = 28,363.10 × 20,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.70x = 573,436,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,436,646.87/20,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,363.10

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