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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.40, 30,178.65 and 17,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.40, 30,178.65 and 17,227.40 is: 25,809.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.40 : 30,178.65 = 17,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.40/30,178.65 = 17,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.40x = 30,178.65 × 17,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.40x = 519,899,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,899,675.01/20,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.93

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