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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,663.40, 30,995.10 and 17,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,663.40, 30,995.10 and 17,423.40 is: 26,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,663.40 : 30,995.10 = 17,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,663.40/30,995.10 = 17,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,663.40x = 30,995.10 × 17,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,663.40x = 540,040,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,040,025.34/20,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.10

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