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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.80, 30,343.20 and 17,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.80, 30,343.20 and 17,021.20 is: 25,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.80 : 30,343.20 = 17,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.80/30,343.20 = 17,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.80x = 30,343.20 × 17,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.80x = 516,477,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,477,675.84/20,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.80

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