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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.87, 30,306.10 and 17,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.87, 30,306.10 and 17,061.13 is: 25,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.87 : 30,306.10 = 17,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.87/30,306.10 = 17,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.87x = 30,306.10 × 17,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.87x = 517,056,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,056,311.89/20,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,628.73

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