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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.89, 30,041.16 and 16,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.89, 30,041.16 and 16,927.36 is: 25,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.89 : 30,041.16 = 16,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.89/30,041.16 = 16,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.89x = 30,041.16 × 16,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.89x = 508,517,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,517,530.14/20,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,417.12

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