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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.60, 30,257.40 and 17,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.60, 30,257.40 and 17,984.60 is: 26,976.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.60 : 30,257.40 = 17,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.60/30,257.40 = 17,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.60x = 30,257.40 × 17,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.60x = 544,167,236.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,167,236.04/20,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,976.90

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