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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,165.10, 30,247.65 and 17,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,165.10, 30,247.65 and 17,573.10 is: 26,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,165.10 : 30,247.65 = 17,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,165.10/30,247.65 = 17,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,165.10x = 30,247.65 × 17,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,165.10x = 531,544,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,544,978.22/20,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.65

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