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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,304.09, 28,004.13 and 17,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,304.09, 28,004.13 and 17,476.20 is: 24,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,304.09 : 28,004.13 = 17,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,304.09/28,004.13 = 17,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,304.09x = 28,004.13 × 17,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,304.09x = 489,405,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,405,776.71/20,304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.80

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