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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,302.36, 30,497.52 and 17,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,302.36, 30,497.52 and 17,188.72 is: 25,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,302.36 : 30,497.52 = 17,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,302.36/30,497.52 = 17,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,302.36x = 30,497.52 × 17,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,302.36x = 524,213,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,213,331.97/20,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,820.32

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