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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,932.26, 28,858.59 and 17,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,932.26, 28,858.59 and 17,935.26 is: 24,726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,932.26 : 28,858.59 = 17,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,932.26/28,858.59 = 17,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,932.26x = 28,858.59 × 17,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,932.26x = 517,586,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,586,314.88/20,932.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.73

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