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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.60, 30,250.80 and 17,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.60, 30,250.80 and 17,987.40 is: 26,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.60 : 30,250.80 = 17,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.60/30,250.80 = 17,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.60x = 30,250.80 × 17,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.60x = 544,133,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,133,239.92/20,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,985.92

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