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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.56, 30,282 and 17,169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.56, 30,282 and 17,169.09 is: 25,669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.56 : 30,282 = 17,169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.56/30,282 = 17,169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.56x = 30,282 × 17,169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.56x = 519,914,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,914,383.38/20,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.00

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