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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.80, 30,284.40 and 17,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.80, 30,284.40 and 17,258.40 is: 25,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.80 : 30,284.40 = 17,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.80/30,284.40 = 17,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.80x = 30,284.40 × 17,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.80x = 522,660,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,660,288.96/20,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,904.02

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