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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,368.08, 30,413.52 and 17,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,368.08, 30,413.52 and 17,976.24 is: 26,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,368.08 : 30,413.52 = 17,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,368.08/30,413.52 = 17,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,368.08x = 30,413.52 × 17,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,368.08x = 546,720,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,720,734.76/20,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,842.04

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