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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,284.79, 30,385.87 and 16,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,284.79, 30,385.87 and 16,549.88 is: 24,791.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,284.79 : 30,385.87 = 16,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,284.79/30,385.87 = 16,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,284.79x = 30,385.87 × 16,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,284.79x = 502,882,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,882,308.89/20,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.11

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