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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.08, 30,214.70 and 17,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.08, 30,214.70 and 17,042.46 is: 25,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.08 : 30,214.70 = 17,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.08/30,214.70 = 17,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.08x = 30,214.70 × 17,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.08x = 514,932,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,932,816.16/20,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,590.44

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