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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,828.91, 31,170.69 and 17,036.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,828.91, 31,170.69 and 17,036.87 is: 25,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,828.91 : 31,170.69 = 17,036.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,828.91/31,170.69 = 17,036.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,828.91x = 31,170.69 × 17,036.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,828.91x = 531,050,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,050,837.49/20,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.85

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