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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.04, 30,301.98 and 17,125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.04, 30,301.98 and 17,125.48 is: 25,710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.04 : 30,301.98 = 17,125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.04/30,301.98 = 17,125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.04x = 30,301.98 × 17,125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.04x = 518,935,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,935,952.45/20,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.21

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