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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,598.89, 30,898.29 and 17,817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,598.89, 30,898.29 and 17,817.29 is: 26,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,598.89 : 30,898.29 = 17,817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,598.89/30,898.29 = 17,817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,598.89x = 30,898.29 × 17,817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,598.89x = 550,523,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,523,638.94/20,598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.90

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