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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.40, 30,233.10 and 17,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.40, 30,233.10 and 17,966.60 is: 26,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.40 : 30,233.10 = 17,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.40/30,233.10 = 17,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.40x = 30,233.10 × 17,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.40x = 543,186,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,186,014.46/20,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,949.90

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