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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,157.60, 30,236.40 and 17,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,157.60, 30,236.40 and 17,930.40 is: 26,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,157.60 : 30,236.40 = 17,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,157.60/30,236.40 = 17,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,157.60x = 30,236.40 × 17,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,157.60x = 542,150,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,150,746.56/20,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,895.60

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