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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.84, 30,376.08 and 16,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.84, 30,376.08 and 16,752.24 is: 25,087.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.84 : 30,376.08 = 16,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.84/30,376.08 = 16,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.84x = 30,376.08 × 16,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.84x = 508,867,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,867,382.42/20,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,087.33

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