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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.83, 27,624.26 and 17,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.83, 27,624.26 and 17,197.30 is: 23,716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.83 : 27,624.26 = 17,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.83/27,624.26 = 17,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.83x = 27,624.26 × 17,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.83x = 475,062,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,062,664.72/20,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.57

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