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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.60, 30,490 and 17,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.60, 30,490 and 17,823.60 is: 26,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.60 : 30,490 = 17,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.60/30,490 = 17,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.60x = 30,490 × 17,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.60x = 543,441,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,441,564/20,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,703.96

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