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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,491.40, 30,693.90 and 17,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,491.40, 30,693.90 and 17,035.40 is: 25,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,491.40 : 30,693.90 = 17,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,491.40/30,693.90 = 17,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,491.40x = 30,693.90 × 17,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,491.40x = 522,882,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,882,864.06/20,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,517.19

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