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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.80, 30,177.90 and 17,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.80, 30,177.90 and 17,187.40 is: 25,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.80 : 30,177.90 = 17,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.80/30,177.90 = 17,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.80x = 30,177.90 × 17,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.80x = 518,679,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,679,638.46/20,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.51

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