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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,285.10, 27,885.98 and 17,442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,285.10, 27,885.98 and 17,442.06 is: 23,977.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,285.10 : 27,885.98 = 17,442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,285.10/27,885.98 = 17,442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,285.10x = 27,885.98 × 17,442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,285.10x = 486,388,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,388,849.11/20,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.64

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