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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.46, 27,947.16 and 17,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.46, 27,947.16 and 17,604.30 is: 24,282.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.46 : 27,947.16 = 17,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.46/27,947.16 = 17,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.46x = 27,947.16 × 17,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.46x = 491,990,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,990,188.79/20,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.07

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