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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,283.65, 30,383.03 and 16,313.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,283.65, 30,383.03 and 16,313.45 is: 24,436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,283.65 : 30,383.03 = 16,313.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,283.65/30,383.03 = 16,313.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,283.65x = 30,383.03 × 16,313.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,283.65x = 495,651,807.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,651,807.27/20,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.03

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