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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,097.60, 30,103.20 and 17,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,097.60, 30,103.20 and 17,908.80 is: 26,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,097.60 : 30,103.20 = 17,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,097.60/30,103.20 = 17,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,097.60x = 30,103.20 × 17,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,097.60x = 539,112,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,112,188.16/20,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,824.70

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