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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,436.45, 28,205.64 and 17,028.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,436.45, 28,205.64 and 17,028.05 is: 23,501.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,436.45 : 28,205.64 = 17,028.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,436.45/28,205.64 = 17,028.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,436.45x = 28,205.64 × 17,028.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,436.45x = 480,287,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,287,048.20/20,436.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,501.49

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