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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.60, 30,386.40 and 17,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.60, 30,386.40 and 17,487.40 is: 26,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.60 : 30,386.40 = 17,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.60/30,386.40 = 17,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.60x = 30,386.40 × 17,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.60x = 531,379,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,379,131.36/20,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,231.10

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