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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.54, 30,243.82 and 16,692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.54, 30,243.82 and 16,692.50 is: 25,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.54 : 30,243.82 = 16,692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.54/30,243.82 = 16,692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.54x = 30,243.82 × 16,692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.54x = 504,844,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,844,965.35/20,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.76

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