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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,776.41, 31,304.86 and 17,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,776.41, 31,304.86 and 17,159.66 is: 25,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,776.41 : 31,304.86 = 17,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,776.41/31,304.86 = 17,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,776.41x = 31,304.86 × 17,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,776.41x = 537,180,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,180,671.92/20,776.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.32

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