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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,436.74, 28,125.90 and 17,291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,436.74, 28,125.90 and 17,291.39 is: 23,797.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,436.74 : 28,125.90 = 17,291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,436.74/28,125.90 = 17,291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,436.74x = 28,125.90 × 17,291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,436.74x = 486,335,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,335,976.32/20,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,797.15

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