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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.60, 30,213.45 and 17,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.60, 30,213.45 and 17,833.80 is: 26,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.60 : 30,213.45 = 17,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.60/30,213.45 = 17,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.60x = 30,213.45 × 17,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.60x = 538,820,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,820,624.61/20,166.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,718.47

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