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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,326.59, 30,550.05 and 16,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,326.59, 30,550.05 and 16,838.96 is: 25,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,326.59 : 30,550.05 = 16,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,326.59/30,550.05 = 16,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,326.59x = 30,550.05 × 16,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,326.59x = 514,430,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,430,917.20/20,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.27

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