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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,255.16, 30,341.06 and 17,921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,255.16, 30,341.06 and 17,921.22 is: 26,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,255.16 : 30,341.06 = 17,921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,255.16/30,341.06 = 17,921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,255.16x = 30,341.06 × 17,921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,255.16x = 543,748,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,748,811.29/20,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,844.95

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