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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.36, 30,118.51 and 17,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.36, 30,118.51 and 17,304.29 is: 25,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.36 : 30,118.51 = 17,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.36/30,118.51 = 17,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.36x = 30,118.51 × 17,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.36x = 521,179,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,179,431.41/20,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,934.02

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