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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.70, 31,032.60 and 16,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.70, 31,032.60 and 16,994.80 is: 25,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.70 : 31,032.60 = 16,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.70/31,032.60 = 16,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.70x = 31,032.60 × 16,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.70x = 527,392,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,392,830.48/20,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.29

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