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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.32, 28,484.66 and 17,467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.32, 28,484.66 and 17,467.11 is: 24,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.32 : 28,484.66 = 17,467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.32/28,484.66 = 17,467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.32x = 28,484.66 × 17,467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.32x = 497,544,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,544,733.20/20,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.31

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