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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,369.80, 30,554.70 and 17,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,369.80, 30,554.70 and 17,089.30 is: 25,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,369.80 : 30,554.70 = 17,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,369.80/30,554.70 = 17,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,369.80x = 30,554.70 × 17,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,369.80x = 522,158,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,158,434.71/20,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.95

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