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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,730.70, 31,059.60 and 17,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,730.70, 31,059.60 and 17,012.80 is: 25,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,730.70 : 31,059.60 = 17,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,730.70/31,059.60 = 17,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,730.70x = 31,059.60 × 17,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,730.70x = 528,410,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,410,762.88/20,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,489.29

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