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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,406.60, 30,609.90 and 17,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,406.60, 30,609.90 and 17,814.60 is: 26,721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,406.60 : 30,609.90 = 17,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,406.60/30,609.90 = 17,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,406.60x = 30,609.90 × 17,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,406.60x = 545,303,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,303,124.54/20,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,721.90

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