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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,462.48, 30,513.01 and 17,973.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,462.48, 30,513.01 and 17,973.86 is: 26,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,462.48 : 30,513.01 = 17,973.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,462.48/30,513.01 = 17,973.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,462.48x = 30,513.01 × 17,973.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,462.48x = 548,436,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,436,372.42/20,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,802.04

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