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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,464.68, 30,757.62 and 16,977.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,464.68, 30,757.62 and 16,977.33 is: 25,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,464.68 : 30,757.62 = 16,977.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,464.68/30,757.62 = 16,977.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,464.68x = 30,757.62 × 16,977.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,464.68x = 522,182,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,182,328.42/20,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,516.27

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