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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,509.80, 30,732.30 and 17,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,509.80, 30,732.30 and 17,723.40 is: 26,557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,509.80 : 30,732.30 = 17,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,509.80/30,732.30 = 17,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,509.80x = 30,732.30 × 17,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,509.80x = 544,680,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,680,845.82/20,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,557.10

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