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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.40, 30,736.20 and 17,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.40, 30,736.20 and 17,207.60 is: 25,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.40 : 30,736.20 = 17,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.40/30,736.20 = 17,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.40x = 30,736.20 × 17,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.40x = 528,896,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,896,235.12/20,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,784.22

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