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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.84, 28,436.58 and 17,439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.84, 28,436.58 and 17,439.81 is: 24,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.84 : 28,436.58 = 17,439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.84/28,436.58 = 17,439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.84x = 28,436.58 × 17,439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.84x = 495,928,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,928,552.25/20,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.04

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