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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,006.90, 31,510.35 and 17,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,006.90, 31,510.35 and 17,070.30 is: 25,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,006.90 : 31,510.35 = 17,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,006.90/31,510.35 = 17,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,006.90x = 31,510.35 × 17,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,006.90x = 537,891,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,891,127.61/21,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,605.45

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