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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,558.40, 30,794.40 and 17,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,558.40, 30,794.40 and 17,102.40 is: 25,617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,558.40 : 30,794.40 = 17,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,558.40/30,794.40 = 17,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,558.40x = 30,794.40 × 17,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,558.40x = 526,658,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,658,146.56/20,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,617.66

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