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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.04, 30,300.48 and 17,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.04, 30,300.48 and 17,124.48 is: 25,708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.04 : 30,300.48 = 17,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.04/30,300.48 = 17,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.04x = 30,300.48 × 17,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.04x = 518,879,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,879,963.75/20,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,708.71

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