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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,351.20, 28,027.20 and 17,497.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,351.20, 28,027.20 and 17,497.84 is: 24,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,351.20 : 28,027.20 = 17,497.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,351.20/28,027.20 = 17,497.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,351.20x = 28,027.20 × 17,497.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,351.20x = 490,415,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,415,461.25/20,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.62

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