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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,803.80, 31,205.70 and 17,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,803.80, 31,205.70 and 17,511.15 is: 26,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,803.80 : 31,205.70 = 17,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,803.80/31,205.70 = 17,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,803.80x = 31,205.70 × 17,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,803.80x = 546,447,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,447,693.56/20,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,266.73

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