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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,754.56, 28,502.08 and 17,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,754.56, 28,502.08 and 17,770.40 is: 24,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,754.56 : 28,502.08 = 17,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,754.56/28,502.08 = 17,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,754.56x = 28,502.08 × 17,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,754.56x = 506,493,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,493,362.43/20,754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.96

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