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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,870.04, 31,445.97 and 17,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,870.04, 31,445.97 and 17,253.24 is: 25,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,870.04 : 31,445.97 = 17,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,870.04/31,445.97 = 17,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,870.04x = 31,445.97 × 17,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,870.04x = 542,544,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,544,867.44/20,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.35

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