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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.82, 27,805.92 and 16,784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.82, 27,805.92 and 16,784.30 is: 23,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.82 : 27,805.92 = 16,784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.82/27,805.92 = 16,784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.82x = 27,805.92 × 16,784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.82x = 466,702,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,702,903.06/20,146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,165.09

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