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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,617.56, 28,433.46 and 17,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,617.56, 28,433.46 and 17,437.52 is: 24,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,617.56 : 28,433.46 = 17,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,617.56/28,433.46 = 17,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,617.56x = 28,433.46 × 17,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,617.56x = 495,809,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,809,027.42/20,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.90

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