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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,773.31, 31,187.63 and 17,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,773.31, 31,187.63 and 17,673.23 is: 26,533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,773.31 : 31,187.63 = 17,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,773.31/31,187.63 = 17,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,773.31x = 31,187.63 × 17,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,773.31x = 551,186,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,186,280.30/20,773.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,533.39

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