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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.01, 30,295.74 and 17,054.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.01, 30,295.74 and 17,054.26 is: 25,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.01 : 30,295.74 = 17,054.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.01/30,295.74 = 17,054.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.01x = 30,295.74 × 17,054.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.01x = 516,671,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,671,426.85/20,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.36

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