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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,731.21, 28,580.08 and 17,531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,731.21, 28,580.08 and 17,531.65 is: 24,169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,731.21 : 28,580.08 = 17,531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,731.21/28,580.08 = 17,531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,731.21x = 28,580.08 × 17,531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,731.21x = 501,055,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,055,959.53/20,731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,169.16

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