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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.70, 30,278.55 and 17,723.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.70, 30,278.55 and 17,723.30 is: 26,584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.70 : 30,278.55 = 17,723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.70/30,278.55 = 17,723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.70x = 30,278.55 × 17,723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.70x = 536,635,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,635,825.22/20,185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,584.95

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