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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,377.97, 30,573.08 and 16,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,377.97, 30,573.08 and 16,852.04 is: 25,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,377.97 : 30,573.08 = 16,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,377.97/30,573.08 = 16,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,377.97x = 30,573.08 × 16,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,377.97x = 515,218,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,218,529.96/20,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,283.12

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