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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,785.41, 31,318.44 and 17,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,785.41, 31,318.44 and 17,168.67 is: 25,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,785.41 : 31,318.44 = 17,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,785.41/31,318.44 = 17,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,785.41x = 31,318.44 × 17,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,785.41x = 537,695,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,695,961.27/20,785.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.91

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