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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.80, 30,467.70 and 17,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.80, 30,467.70 and 17,104.20 is: 25,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.80 : 30,467.70 = 17,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.80/30,467.70 = 17,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.80x = 30,467.70 × 17,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.80x = 521,125,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,125,634.34/20,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.30

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