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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,655, 30,979.26 and 17,167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,655, 30,979.26 and 17,167.41 is: 25,748.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,655 : 30,979.26 = 17,167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,655/30,979.26 = 17,167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,655x = 30,979.26 × 17,167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,655x = 531,833,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,833,657.92/20,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.42

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