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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,430.72, 28,181.40 and 17,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,430.72, 28,181.40 and 17,018.88 is: 23,475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,430.72 : 28,181.40 = 17,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,430.72/28,181.40 = 17,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,430.72x = 28,181.40 × 17,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,430.72x = 479,615,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,615,864.83/20,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.23

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