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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,133.90, 30,164.40 and 17,217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,133.90, 30,164.40 and 17,217.90 is: 25,795.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,133.90 : 30,164.40 = 17,217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,133.90/30,164.40 = 17,217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,133.90x = 30,164.40 × 17,217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,133.90x = 519,367,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,367,622.76/20,133.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,795.68

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