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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.48, 30,358.83 and 16,297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.48, 30,358.83 and 16,297.27 is: 24,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.48 : 30,358.83 = 16,297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.48/30,358.83 = 16,297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.48x = 30,358.83 × 16,297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.48x = 494,766,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,766,034.61/20,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.82

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