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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,440.17, 28,197.59 and 17,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,440.17, 28,197.59 and 17,783.37 is: 24,532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,440.17 : 28,197.59 = 17,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,440.17/28,197.59 = 17,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,440.17x = 28,197.59 × 17,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,440.17x = 501,448,087.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,448,087.16/20,440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.48

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