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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,355.80, 30,533.70 and 17,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,355.80, 30,533.70 and 17,075.30 is: 25,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,355.80 : 30,533.70 = 17,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,355.80/30,533.70 = 17,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,355.80x = 30,533.70 × 17,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,355.80x = 521,372,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,372,087.61/20,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.95

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