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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,230.80, 30,346.20 and 17,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,230.80, 30,346.20 and 17,023.20 is: 25,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,230.80 : 30,346.20 = 17,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,230.80/30,346.20 = 17,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,230.80x = 30,346.20 × 17,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,230.80x = 516,589,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,589,431.84/20,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.80

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