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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.40, 30,330.60 and 17,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.40, 30,330.60 and 17,304.40 is: 25,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.40 : 30,330.60 = 17,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.40/30,330.60 = 17,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.40x = 30,330.60 × 17,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.40x = 524,852,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,852,834.64/20,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.60

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