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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,780.41, 31,310.89 and 17,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,780.41, 31,310.89 and 17,163.66 is: 25,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,780.41 : 31,310.89 = 17,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,780.41/31,310.89 = 17,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,780.41x = 31,310.89 × 17,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,780.41x = 537,409,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,409,470.26/20,780.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,861.35

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