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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.04, 30,769.86 and 17,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.04, 30,769.86 and 17,250.56 is: 25,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.04 : 30,769.86 = 17,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.04/30,769.86 = 17,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.04x = 30,769.86 × 17,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.04x = 530,797,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,797,316.12/20,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,896.29

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