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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.80, 30,714.30 and 17,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.80, 30,714.30 and 17,711.40 is: 26,539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.80 : 30,714.30 = 17,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.80/30,714.30 = 17,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.80x = 30,714.30 × 17,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.80x = 543,993,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,993,253.02/20,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.10

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