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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,444.40, 30,592.49 and 16,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,444.40, 30,592.49 and 16,901.46 is: 25,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444.40 : 30,592.49 = 16,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444.40/30,592.49 = 16,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444.40x = 30,592.49 × 16,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444.40x = 517,057,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,057,661.53/20,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,290.92

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