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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.40, 30,219.60 and 17,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.40, 30,219.60 and 17,165.60 is: 25,748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.40 : 30,219.60 = 17,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.40/30,219.60 = 17,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.40x = 30,219.60 × 17,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.40x = 518,737,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,737,565.76/20,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.40

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