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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,567.66, 28,362.15 and 17,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,567.66, 28,362.15 and 17,593.34 is: 24,260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,567.66 : 28,362.15 = 17,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,567.66/28,362.15 = 17,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,567.66x = 28,362.15 × 17,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,567.66x = 498,984,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,984,806.27/20,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.66

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