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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.40, 30,175.65 and 17,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.40, 30,175.65 and 17,225.40 is: 25,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.40 : 30,175.65 = 17,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.40/30,175.65 = 17,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.40x = 30,175.65 × 17,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.40x = 519,787,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,787,641.51/20,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.93

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