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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.60, 30,245.40 and 17,757.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.60, 30,245.40 and 17,757.90 is: 26,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.60 : 30,245.40 = 17,757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.60/30,245.40 = 17,757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.60x = 30,245.40 × 17,757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.60x = 537,094,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,094,788.66/20,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,636.85

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