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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.40, 30,182.10 and 17,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.40, 30,182.10 and 17,140.60 is: 25,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.40 : 30,182.10 = 17,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.40/30,182.10 = 17,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.40x = 30,182.10 × 17,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.40x = 517,339,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,339,303.26/20,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.90

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