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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.52, 27,940.20 and 17,599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.52, 27,940.20 and 17,599.24 is: 24,274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.52 : 27,940.20 = 17,599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.52/27,940.20 = 17,599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.52x = 27,940.20 × 17,599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.52x = 491,726,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,726,285.45/20,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.96

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