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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,209.80, 30,314.70 and 17,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,209.80, 30,314.70 and 17,002.20 is: 25,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,209.80 : 30,314.70 = 17,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,209.80/30,314.70 = 17,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,209.80x = 30,314.70 × 17,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,209.80x = 515,416,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,416,592.34/20,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.30

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