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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,043.18, 30,098.94 and 16,707.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,043.18, 30,098.94 and 16,707.99 is: 25,090.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,043.18 : 30,098.94 = 16,707.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,043.18/30,098.94 = 16,707.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,043.18x = 30,098.94 × 16,707.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,043.18x = 502,892,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,892,788.53/20,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.47

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