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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.56, 30,286.50 and 17,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.56, 30,286.50 and 17,172.08 is: 25,673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.56 : 30,286.50 = 17,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.56/30,286.50 = 17,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.56x = 30,286.50 × 17,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.56x = 520,082,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,082,200.92/20,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.49

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