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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.14, 30,379.34 and 16,310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.14, 30,379.34 and 16,310.93 is: 24,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.14 : 30,379.34 = 16,310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.14/30,379.34 = 16,310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.14x = 30,379.34 × 16,310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.14x = 495,515,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,515,054.73/20,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.31

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