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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.16, 27,885.60 and 17,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.16, 27,885.60 and 17,261.28 is: 23,767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.16 : 27,885.60 = 17,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.16/27,885.60 = 17,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.16x = 27,885.60 × 17,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.16x = 481,341,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,341,149.57/20,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.40

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