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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.76, 30,354.36 and 17,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.76, 30,354.36 and 17,544.88 is: 26,255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.76 : 30,354.36 = 17,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.76/30,354.36 = 17,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.76x = 30,354.36 × 17,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.76x = 532,563,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,563,603.68/20,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,255.66

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