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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,812.63, 31,218.94 and 17,685.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,812.63, 31,218.94 and 17,685.22 is: 26,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,812.63 : 31,218.94 = 17,685.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,812.63/31,218.94 = 17,685.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,812.63x = 31,218.94 × 17,685.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,812.63x = 552,113,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,113,577.55/20,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,527.82

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