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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,573.40, 30,816.90 and 17,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,573.40, 30,816.90 and 17,117.40 is: 25,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,573.40 : 30,816.90 = 17,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,573.40/30,816.90 = 17,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,573.40x = 30,816.90 × 17,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,573.40x = 527,505,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,505,204.06/20,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,640.16

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