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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.60, 30,009.90 and 17,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.60, 30,009.90 and 17,414.60 is: 26,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.60 : 30,009.90 = 17,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.60/30,009.90 = 17,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.60x = 30,009.90 × 17,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.60x = 522,610,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,610,404.54/20,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,121.90

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