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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,460.96, 30,542.07 and 17,557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,460.96, 30,542.07 and 17,557.92 is: 26,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,460.96 : 30,542.07 = 17,557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,460.96/30,542.07 = 17,557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,460.96x = 30,542.07 × 17,557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,460.96x = 536,255,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,255,221.69/20,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.70

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