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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.40, 30,255.60 and 17,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.40, 30,255.60 and 17,254.40 is: 25,881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.40 : 30,255.60 = 17,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.40/30,255.60 = 17,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.40x = 30,255.60 × 17,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.40x = 522,042,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,042,224.64/20,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,881.60

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