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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,544.11, 28,325.18 and 17,146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,544.11, 28,325.18 and 17,146.01 is: 23,640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,544.11 : 28,325.18 = 17,146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,544.11/28,325.18 = 17,146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,544.11x = 28,325.18 × 17,146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,544.11x = 485,663,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,663,819.53/20,544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,640.05

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