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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,828.40, 31,242.60 and 17,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,828.40, 31,242.60 and 17,329.20 is: 25,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,828.40 : 31,242.60 = 17,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,828.40/31,242.60 = 17,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,828.40x = 31,242.60 × 17,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,828.40x = 541,409,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,409,263.92/20,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,993.80

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