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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.84, 30,263.92 and 17,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.84, 30,263.92 and 17,248.32 is: 25,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.84 : 30,263.92 = 17,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.84/30,263.92 = 17,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.84x = 30,263.92 × 17,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.84x = 522,001,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,001,776.61/20,199.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.88

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