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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,496.94, 28,226.22 and 17,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,496.94, 28,226.22 and 17,806.93 is: 24,521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,496.94 : 28,226.22 = 17,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,496.94/28,226.22 = 17,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,496.94x = 28,226.22 × 17,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,496.94x = 502,622,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,622,323.70/20,496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.82

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