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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,284.59, 30,377.19 and 16,752.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,284.59, 30,377.19 and 16,752.99 is: 25,088.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,284.59 : 30,377.19 = 16,752.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,284.59/30,377.19 = 16,752.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,284.59x = 30,377.19 × 16,752.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,284.59x = 508,908,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,908,760.30/20,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,088.44

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