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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.40, 31,076.40 and 17,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.40, 31,076.40 and 17,287.20 is: 25,995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.40 : 31,076.40 = 17,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.40/31,076.40 = 17,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.40x = 31,076.40 × 17,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.40x = 537,223,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,223,942.08/20,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,995.04

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