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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.20, 31,216.36 and 17,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.20, 31,216.36 and 17,347.60 is: 25,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.20 : 31,216.36 = 17,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.20/31,216.36 = 17,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.20x = 31,216.36 × 17,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.20x = 541,528,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,528,926.74/20,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.06

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