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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.10, 30,385.65 and 17,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.10, 30,385.65 and 17,486.90 is: 26,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.10 : 30,385.65 = 17,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.10/30,385.65 = 17,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.10x = 30,385.65 × 17,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.10x = 531,350,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,350,822.99/20,257.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.35

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