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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.40, 30,207.15 and 17,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.40, 30,207.15 and 17,246.40 is: 25,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.40 : 30,207.15 = 17,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.40/30,207.15 = 17,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.40x = 30,207.15 × 17,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.40x = 520,964,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,964,591.76/20,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.42

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