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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,617.44, 28,439.28 and 18,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,617.44, 28,439.28 and 18,097.56 is: 24,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,617.44 : 28,439.28 = 18,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,617.44/28,439.28 = 18,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,617.44x = 28,439.28 × 18,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,617.44x = 514,681,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,681,576.16/20,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.41

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