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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.85, 28,016.39 and 17,279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.85, 28,016.39 and 17,279.21 is: 23,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.85 : 28,016.39 = 17,279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.85/28,016.39 = 17,279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.85x = 28,016.39 × 17,279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.85x = 484,100,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,100,859.77/20,311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.43

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