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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.60, 30,262.95 and 17,866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.60, 30,262.95 and 17,866.80 is: 26,767.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.60 : 30,262.95 = 17,866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.60/30,262.95 = 17,866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.60x = 30,262.95 × 17,866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.60x = 540,702,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,702,075.06/20,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,767.96

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