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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,095.36, 30,117.02 and 17,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,095.36, 30,117.02 and 17,303.29 is: 25,932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,095.36 : 30,117.02 = 17,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,095.36/30,117.02 = 17,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,095.36x = 30,117.02 × 17,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,095.36x = 521,123,369.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,123,369.19/20,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,932.53

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