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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.93, 30,068.31 and 17,505.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.93, 30,068.31 and 17,505.57 is: 26,110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.93 : 30,068.31 = 17,505.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.93/30,068.31 = 17,505.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.93x = 30,068.31 × 17,505.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.93x = 526,362,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,362,905.49/20,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,110.66

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