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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,438.60, 30,657.90 and 16,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,438.60, 30,657.90 and 16,982.60 is: 25,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,438.60 : 30,657.90 = 16,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,438.60/30,657.90 = 16,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,438.60x = 30,657.90 × 16,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,438.60x = 520,650,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,650,852.54/20,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.90

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