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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,647.66, 28,480.92 and 17,189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,647.66, 28,480.92 and 17,189.42 is: 23,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,647.66 : 28,480.92 = 17,189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,647.66/28,480.92 = 17,189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,647.66x = 28,480.92 × 17,189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,647.66x = 489,570,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,570,495.87/20,647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.70

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