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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,993.22, 28,966.92 and 17,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,993.22, 28,966.92 and 17,007.48 is: 23,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,993.22 : 28,966.92 = 17,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,993.22/28,966.92 = 17,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,993.22x = 28,966.92 × 17,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,993.22x = 492,654,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,654,312.56/20,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.31

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