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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,393, 28,189.44 and 17,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,393, 28,189.44 and 17,016.14 is: 23,521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,393 : 28,189.44 = 17,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,393/28,189.44 = 17,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,393x = 28,189.44 × 17,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,393x = 479,675,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,675,457.56/20,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.57

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