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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,584.73, 30,803.29 and 17,820.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,584.73, 30,803.29 and 17,820.91 is: 26,667.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,584.73 : 30,803.29 = 17,820.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,584.73/30,803.29 = 17,820.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,584.73x = 30,803.29 × 17,820.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,584.73x = 548,942,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,942,652.75/20,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,667.47

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