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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.12, 30,095.24 and 16,963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.12, 30,095.24 and 16,963.48 is: 25,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.12 : 30,095.24 = 16,963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.12/30,095.24 = 16,963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.12x = 30,095.24 × 16,963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.12x = 510,520,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,520,001.84/20,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,471.08

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