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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,130.40, 30,195.51 and 17,141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,130.40, 30,195.51 and 17,141.01 is: 25,711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,130.40 : 30,195.51 = 17,141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,130.40/30,195.51 = 17,141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,130.40x = 30,195.51 × 17,141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,130.40x = 517,581,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,581,538.87/20,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,711.44

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