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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.80, 30,332.70 and 17,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.80, 30,332.70 and 17,014.20 is: 25,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.80 : 30,332.70 = 17,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.80/30,332.70 = 17,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.80x = 30,332.70 × 17,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.80x = 516,086,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,086,624.34/20,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.30

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