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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,927.88, 28,852.26 and 17,930.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,927.88, 28,852.26 and 17,930.76 is: 24,720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,927.88 : 28,852.26 = 17,930.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,927.88/28,852.26 = 17,930.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,927.88x = 28,852.26 × 17,930.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,927.88x = 517,342,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,342,949.52/20,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.28

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