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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.56, 28,436.22 and 17,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.56, 28,436.22 and 17,439.52 is: 24,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.56 : 28,436.22 = 17,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.56/28,436.22 = 17,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.56x = 28,436.22 × 17,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.56x = 495,914,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,914,027.41/20,619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.66

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