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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.80, 30,130.80 and 17,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.80, 30,130.80 and 17,322.40 is: 25,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.80 : 30,130.80 = 17,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.80/30,130.80 = 17,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.80x = 30,130.80 × 17,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.80x = 521,937,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,937,769.92/20,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,955.69

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