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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.26, 30,664.04 and 16,733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.26, 30,664.04 and 16,733.50 is: 25,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.26 : 30,664.04 = 16,733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.26/30,664.04 = 16,733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.26x = 30,664.04 × 16,733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.26x = 513,116,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,116,713.34/20,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.26

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