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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.20, 30,421.80 and 17,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.20, 30,421.80 and 17,170.80 is: 25,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.20 : 30,421.80 = 17,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.20/30,421.80 = 17,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.20x = 30,421.80 × 17,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.20x = 522,366,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,366,643.44/20,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.20

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