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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,673.90, 28,487.70 and 17,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,673.90, 28,487.70 and 17,101.80 is: 23,565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,673.90 : 28,487.70 = 17,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,673.90/28,487.70 = 17,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,673.90x = 28,487.70 × 17,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,673.90x = 487,190,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,190,947.86/20,673.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.51

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