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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.70, 30,340.95 and 16,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.70, 30,340.95 and 16,371.70 is: 24,518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.70 : 30,340.95 = 16,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.70/30,340.95 = 16,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.70x = 30,340.95 × 16,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.70x = 496,732,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,732,931.12/20,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.28

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