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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,084.76, 30,091.50 and 17,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,084.76, 30,091.50 and 17,133.12 is: 25,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,084.76 : 30,091.50 = 17,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,084.76/30,091.50 = 17,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,084.76x = 30,091.50 × 17,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,084.76x = 515,561,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,561,280.48/20,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.28

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