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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,910.90, 28,898.52 and 17,128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,910.90, 28,898.52 and 17,128.07 is: 23,670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,910.90 : 28,898.52 = 17,128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,910.90/28,898.52 = 17,128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,910.90x = 28,898.52 × 17,128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,910.90x = 494,975,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,975,873.46/20,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,670.71

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