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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.20, 30,196.80 and 17,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.20, 30,196.80 and 17,020.80 is: 25,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.20 : 30,196.80 = 17,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.20/30,196.80 = 17,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.20x = 30,196.80 × 17,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.20x = 513,973,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,973,693.44/20,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.20

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