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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,783.80, 31,175.70 and 17,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,783.80, 31,175.70 and 17,090.20 is: 25,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,783.80 : 31,175.70 = 17,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,783.80/31,175.70 = 17,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,783.80x = 31,175.70 × 17,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,783.80x = 532,798,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,798,948.14/20,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,635.30

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