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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,202.69, 30,262.73 and 16,467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,202.69, 30,262.73 and 16,467.78 is: 24,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,202.69 : 30,262.73 = 16,467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,202.69/30,262.73 = 16,467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,202.69x = 30,262.73 × 16,467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,202.69x = 498,359,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,359,897.50/20,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.00

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