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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.80, 30,427.80 and 17,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.80, 30,427.80 and 17,712.40 is: 26,618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.80 : 30,427.80 = 17,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.80/30,427.80 = 17,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.80x = 30,427.80 × 17,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.80x = 538,949,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,949,364.72/20,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.99

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