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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,425.96, 30,489.89 and 17,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,425.96, 30,489.89 and 17,522.92 is: 26,156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,425.96 : 30,489.89 = 17,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,425.96/30,489.89 = 17,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,425.96x = 30,489.89 × 17,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,425.96x = 534,271,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,271,903.28/20,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.51

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