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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,572.17, 28,368.36 and 17,597.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,572.17, 28,368.36 and 17,597.85 is: 24,266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,572.17 : 28,368.36 = 17,597.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,572.17/28,368.36 = 17,597.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,572.17x = 28,368.36 × 17,597.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,572.17x = 499,222,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,222,144.03/20,572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.87

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