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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,688.70, 30,996.60 and 16,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,688.70, 30,996.60 and 16,970.80 is: 25,426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,688.70 : 30,996.60 = 16,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,688.70/30,996.60 = 16,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,688.70x = 30,996.60 × 16,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,688.70x = 526,037,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,037,099.28/20,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,426.30

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