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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,465.36, 30,766.48 and 16,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,465.36, 30,766.48 and 16,794.80 is: 25,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,465.36 : 30,766.48 = 16,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,465.36/30,766.48 = 16,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,465.36x = 30,766.48 × 16,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,465.36x = 516,716,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,716,878.30/20,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.36

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