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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,774.56, 31,189.51 and 17,674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,774.56, 31,189.51 and 17,674.49 is: 26,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,774.56 : 31,189.51 = 17,674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,774.56/31,189.51 = 17,674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,774.56x = 31,189.51 × 17,674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,774.56x = 551,258,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,258,526.65/20,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,535.27

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