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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.16, 30,196.64 and 17,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.16, 30,196.64 and 17,141.76 is: 25,712.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.16 : 30,196.64 = 17,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.16/30,196.64 = 17,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.16x = 30,196.64 × 17,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.16x = 517,623,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,623,555.69/20,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,712.55

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