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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,593.53, 28,397.84 and 17,619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,593.53, 28,397.84 and 17,619.21 is: 24,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,593.53 : 28,397.84 = 17,619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,593.53/28,397.84 = 17,619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,593.53x = 28,397.84 × 17,619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,593.53x = 500,347,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,347,418.41/20,593.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.34

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