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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,250.80, 30,433.80 and 17,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,250.80, 30,433.80 and 17,716.40 is: 26,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,250.80 : 30,433.80 = 17,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,250.80/30,433.80 = 17,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,250.80x = 30,433.80 × 17,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,250.80x = 539,177,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,177,374.32/20,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.99

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