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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,620.34, 28,437.27 and 17,440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,620.34, 28,437.27 and 17,440.31 is: 24,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,620.34 : 28,437.27 = 17,440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,620.34/28,437.27 = 17,440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,620.34x = 28,437.27 × 17,440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,620.34x = 495,954,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,954,662.17/20,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.73

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