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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,452.40, 30,635.40 and 16,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,452.40, 30,635.40 and 16,996.40 is: 25,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,452.40 : 30,635.40 = 16,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,452.40/30,635.40 = 16,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,452.40x = 30,635.40 × 16,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,452.40x = 520,691,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,691,512.56/20,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,458.70

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