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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,773.40, 31,116.90 and 17,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,773.40, 31,116.90 and 17,317.40 is: 25,940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,773.40 : 31,116.90 = 17,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,773.40/31,116.90 = 17,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,773.40x = 31,116.90 × 17,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,773.40x = 538,863,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,863,804.06/20,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,940.09

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