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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,952.70, 31,429.44 and 16,773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,952.70, 31,429.44 and 16,773.31 is: 25,160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,952.70 : 31,429.44 = 16,773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,952.70/31,429.44 = 16,773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,952.70x = 31,429.44 × 16,773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,952.70x = 527,175,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,175,740.25/20,952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.28

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