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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.65, 30,246.98 and 16,908.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.65, 30,246.98 and 16,908.45 is: 25,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.65 : 30,246.98 = 16,908.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.65/30,246.98 = 16,908.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.65x = 30,246.98 × 16,908.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.65x = 511,429,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,429,464.44/20,164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,362.68

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