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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.84, 30,262.42 and 17,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.84, 30,262.42 and 17,247.32 is: 25,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.84 : 30,262.42 = 17,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.84/30,262.42 = 17,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.84x = 30,262.42 × 17,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.84x = 521,945,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,945,641.71/20,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.38

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