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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,618.56, 28,434.84 and 17,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,618.56, 28,434.84 and 17,438.52 is: 24,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,618.56 : 28,434.84 = 17,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,618.56/28,434.84 = 17,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,618.56x = 28,434.84 × 17,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,618.56x = 495,861,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,861,526.04/20,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.28

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