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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,280.80, 30,421.20 and 17,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,280.80, 30,421.20 and 17,073.20 is: 25,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,280.80 : 30,421.20 = 17,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,280.80/30,421.20 = 17,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,280.80x = 30,421.20 × 17,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,280.80x = 519,387,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,387,231.84/20,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.80

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