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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.60, 30,235.20 and 17,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.60, 30,235.20 and 17,996.80 is: 26,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.60 : 30,235.20 = 17,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.60/30,235.20 = 17,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.60x = 30,235.20 × 17,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.60x = 544,136,847.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,136,847.36/20,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.68

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