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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,307.60, 30,461.40 and 17,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,307.60, 30,461.40 and 17,715.60 is: 26,573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,307.60 : 30,461.40 = 17,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,307.60/30,461.40 = 17,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,307.60x = 30,461.40 × 17,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,307.60x = 539,641,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,641,977.84/20,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.40

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