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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,467.96, 30,552.52 and 17,564.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,467.96, 30,552.52 and 17,564.92 is: 26,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,467.96 : 30,552.52 = 17,564.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,467.96/30,552.52 = 17,564.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,467.96x = 30,552.52 × 17,564.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,467.96x = 536,652,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,652,569.60/20,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,219.15

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