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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,570.66, 28,366.29 and 17,596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,570.66, 28,366.29 and 17,596.34 is: 24,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570.66 : 28,366.29 = 17,596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570.66/28,366.29 = 17,596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570.66x = 28,366.29 × 17,596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570.66x = 499,142,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,142,883.38/20,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.80

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