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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,633.99, 30,993.65 and 16,689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,633.99, 30,993.65 and 16,689.65 is: 25,068.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,633.99 : 30,993.65 = 16,689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,633.99/30,993.65 = 16,689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,633.99x = 30,993.65 × 16,689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,633.99x = 517,273,087.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,273,087.27/20,633.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,068.98

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