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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.15, 30,207.94 and 17,119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.15, 30,207.94 and 17,119.65 is: 25,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.15 : 30,207.94 = 17,119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.15/30,207.94 = 17,119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.15x = 30,207.94 × 17,119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.15x = 517,149,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,149,430.50/20,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,594.94

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