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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,368.80, 30,553.20 and 17,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,368.80, 30,553.20 and 17,088.30 is: 25,632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,368.80 : 30,553.20 = 17,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,368.80/30,553.20 = 17,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,368.80x = 30,553.20 × 17,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,368.80x = 522,102,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,102,247.56/20,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,632.45

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