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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.16, 30,017.55 and 16,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.16, 30,017.55 and 16,658.25 is: 24,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.16 : 30,017.55 = 16,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.16/30,017.55 = 16,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.16x = 30,017.55 × 16,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.16x = 500,039,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,039,852.29/20,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.80

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