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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.04, 30,306.48 and 17,128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.04, 30,306.48 and 17,128.48 is: 25,714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.04 : 30,306.48 = 17,128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.04/30,306.48 = 17,128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.04x = 30,306.48 × 17,128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.04x = 519,103,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,103,936.55/20,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,714.71

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