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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,637.74, 30,904.23 and 17,297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,637.74, 30,904.23 and 17,297.21 is: 25,901.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,637.74 : 30,904.23 = 17,297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,637.74/30,904.23 = 17,297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,637.74x = 30,904.23 × 17,297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,637.74x = 534,556,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,556,956.20/20,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.91

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