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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,585.40, 30,834.90 and 17,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,585.40, 30,834.90 and 17,129.40 is: 25,658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,585.40 : 30,834.90 = 17,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,585.40/30,834.90 = 17,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,585.40x = 30,834.90 × 17,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,585.40x = 528,183,336.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,183,336.06/20,585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.15

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