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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,224.36, 30,318.06 and 17,124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,224.36, 30,318.06 and 17,124.34 is: 25,670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,224.36 : 30,318.06 = 17,124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,224.36/30,318.06 = 17,124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,224.36x = 30,318.06 × 17,124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,224.36x = 519,176,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,176,767.58/20,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.86

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