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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.09, 30,374.96 and 16,751.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.09, 30,374.96 and 16,751.49 is: 25,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.09 : 30,374.96 = 16,751.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.09/30,374.96 = 16,751.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.09x = 30,374.96 × 16,751.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.09x = 508,825,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,825,754.93/20,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.21

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