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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.64, 27,773.86 and 17,945.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.64, 27,773.86 and 17,945.49 is: 24,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.64 : 27,773.86 = 17,945.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.64/27,773.86 = 17,945.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.64x = 27,773.86 × 17,945.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.64x = 498,415,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,415,445.17/20,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.02

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