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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,604.80, 30,833.22 and 17,840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,604.80, 30,833.22 and 17,840.90 is: 26,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,604.80 : 30,833.22 = 17,840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,604.80/30,833.22 = 17,840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,604.80x = 30,833.22 × 17,840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,604.80x = 550,092,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,092,394.70/20,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,697.29

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