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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.70, 31,029.60 and 16,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.70, 31,029.60 and 16,992.80 is: 25,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.70 : 31,029.60 = 16,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.70/31,029.60 = 16,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.70x = 31,029.60 × 16,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.70x = 527,279,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,279,786.88/20,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,459.29

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