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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.90, 30,162.90 and 17,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.90, 30,162.90 and 17,216.90 is: 25,794.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.90 : 30,162.90 = 17,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.90/30,162.90 = 17,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.90x = 30,162.90 × 17,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.90x = 519,311,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,311,633.01/20,132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,794.18

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