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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,594.53, 28,395.26 and 17,402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,594.53, 28,395.26 and 17,402.14 is: 23,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,594.53 : 28,395.26 = 17,402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,594.53/28,395.26 = 17,402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,594.53x = 28,395.26 × 17,402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,594.53x = 494,138,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,138,197.12/20,594.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,993.67

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