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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,561.13, 30,828.72 and 17,442.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,561.13, 30,828.72 and 17,442.24 is: 26,152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,561.13 : 30,828.72 = 17,442.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,561.13/30,828.72 = 17,442.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,561.13x = 30,828.72 × 17,442.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,561.13x = 537,721,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,721,933.13/20,561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.35

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