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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.84, 30,260.92 and 17,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.84, 30,260.92 and 17,246.32 is: 25,838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.84 : 30,260.92 = 17,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.84/30,260.92 = 17,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.84x = 30,260.92 × 17,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.84x = 521,889,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,889,509.81/20,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.88

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