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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.40, 30,315.60 and 17,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.40, 30,315.60 and 17,294.40 is: 25,941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.40 : 30,315.60 = 17,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.40/30,315.60 = 17,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.40x = 30,315.60 × 17,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.40x = 524,290,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,290,112.64/20,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,941.60

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