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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.01, 30,292.74 and 17,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.01, 30,292.74 and 17,052.26 is: 25,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.01 : 30,292.74 = 17,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.01/30,292.74 = 17,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.01x = 30,292.74 × 17,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.01x = 516,559,527.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,559,527.13/20,166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,615.36

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