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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.46, 27,951.30 and 17,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.46, 27,951.30 and 17,607.30 is: 24,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.46 : 27,951.30 = 17,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.46/27,951.30 = 17,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.46x = 27,951.30 × 17,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.46x = 492,146,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,146,924.49/20,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.21

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