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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,276.62, 30,314.94 and 17,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,276.62, 30,314.94 and 17,191.06 is: 25,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,276.62 : 30,314.94 = 17,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,276.62/30,314.94 = 17,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,276.62x = 30,314.94 × 17,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,276.62x = 521,145,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,145,952.44/20,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,701.82

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