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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.01, 30,297.24 and 17,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.01, 30,297.24 and 17,055.26 is: 25,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.01 : 30,297.24 = 17,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.01/30,297.24 = 17,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.01x = 30,297.24 × 17,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.01x = 516,727,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,727,305.48/20,169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,619.86

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