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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.62, 28,575.99 and 17,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.62, 28,575.99 and 17,366.94 is: 23,962.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.62 : 28,575.99 = 17,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.62/28,575.99 = 17,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.62x = 28,575.99 × 17,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.62x = 496,277,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,277,503.77/20,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,962.46

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