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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.14, 31,459.72 and 17,267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.14, 31,459.72 and 17,267.59 is: 25,901.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.14 : 31,459.72 = 17,267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.14/31,459.72 = 17,267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.14x = 31,459.72 × 17,267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.14x = 543,233,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,233,589.64/20,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,901.39

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