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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,472.96, 30,709.32 and 17,691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,472.96, 30,709.32 and 17,691.18 is: 26,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,472.96 : 30,709.32 = 17,691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,472.96/30,709.32 = 17,691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,472.96x = 30,709.32 × 17,691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,472.96x = 543,284,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,284,107.80/20,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,536.67

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