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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,498.40, 30,715.20 and 17,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,498.40, 30,715.20 and 17,193.60 is: 25,763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,498.40 : 30,715.20 = 17,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,498.40/30,715.20 = 17,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,498.40x = 30,715.20 × 17,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,498.40x = 528,104,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,104,862.72/20,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.22

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