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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.74, 30,392.61 and 16,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.74, 30,392.61 and 16,791.70 is: 25,187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.74 : 30,392.61 = 16,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.74/30,392.61 = 16,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.74x = 30,392.61 × 16,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.74x = 510,343,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,343,589.34/20,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.55

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