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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,503.40, 30,722.70 and 17,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,503.40, 30,722.70 and 17,198.60 is: 25,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,503.40 : 30,722.70 = 17,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,503.40/30,722.70 = 17,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,503.40x = 30,722.70 × 17,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,503.40x = 528,387,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,387,428.22/20,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.72

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