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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,422.29, 30,659.36 and 17,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,422.29, 30,659.36 and 17,363.73 is: 26,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,422.29 : 30,659.36 = 17,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,422.29/30,659.36 = 17,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,422.29x = 30,659.36 × 17,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,422.29x = 532,360,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,360,762.19/20,422.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.63

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