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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.06, 30,164.36 and 17,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.06, 30,164.36 and 17,771.36 is: 26,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.06 : 30,164.36 = 17,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.06/30,164.36 = 17,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.06x = 30,164.36 × 17,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.06x = 536,061,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,061,461.05/20,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.96

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