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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,835.54, 31,216.83 and 17,347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,835.54, 31,216.83 and 17,347.95 is: 25,991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,835.54 : 31,216.83 = 17,347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,835.54/31,216.83 = 17,347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,835.54x = 31,216.83 × 17,347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,835.54x = 541,548,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,548,006.00/20,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.55

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