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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,591.34, 28,436.22 and 17,589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,591.34, 28,436.22 and 17,589.66 is: 24,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,591.34 : 28,436.22 = 17,589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,591.34/28,436.22 = 17,589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,591.34x = 28,436.22 × 17,589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,591.34x = 500,183,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,183,441.49/20,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.96

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