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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,629.49, 28,359.23 and 17,747.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,629.49, 28,359.23 and 17,747.69 is: 24,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,629.49 : 28,359.23 = 17,747.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,629.49/28,359.23 = 17,747.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,629.49x = 28,359.23 × 17,747.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,629.49x = 503,310,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,310,822.68/20,629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.64

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