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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.80, 30,409.20 and 17,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.80, 30,409.20 and 17,065.20 is: 25,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.80 : 30,409.20 = 17,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.80/30,409.20 = 17,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.80x = 30,409.20 × 17,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.80x = 518,939,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,939,079.84/20,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,597.80

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