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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,934.70, 31,369.22 and 17,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,934.70, 31,369.22 and 17,801.82 is: 26,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934.70 : 31,369.22 = 17,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934.70/31,369.22 = 17,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934.70x = 31,369.22 × 17,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934.70x = 558,429,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,429,207.98/20,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.81

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