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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,417.04, 30,651.48 and 17,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,417.04, 30,651.48 and 17,358.48 is: 26,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,417.04 : 30,651.48 = 17,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,417.04/30,651.48 = 17,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,417.04x = 30,651.48 × 17,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,417.04x = 532,063,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,063,102.55/20,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.76

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