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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,447.40, 30,671.10 and 17,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,447.40, 30,671.10 and 17,166.90 is: 25,750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,447.40 : 30,671.10 = 17,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,447.40/30,671.10 = 17,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,447.40x = 30,671.10 × 17,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,447.40x = 526,527,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,527,706.59/20,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,750.35

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