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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,554.56, 30,743.96 and 17,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,554.56, 30,743.96 and 17,156.68 is: 25,661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,554.56 : 30,743.96 = 17,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,554.56/30,743.96 = 17,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,554.56x = 30,743.96 × 17,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,554.56x = 527,464,121.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,464,121.01/20,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,661.66

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