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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.86, 27,928.67 and 17,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.86, 27,928.67 and 17,063.46 is: 23,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.86 : 27,928.67 = 17,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.86/27,928.67 = 17,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.86x = 27,928.67 × 17,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.86x = 476,559,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,559,658.08/20,254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.16

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