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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.40, 30,459.90 and 16,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.40, 30,459.90 and 16,879.40 is: 25,283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.40 : 30,459.90 = 16,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.40/30,459.90 = 16,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.40x = 30,459.90 × 16,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.40x = 514,144,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,144,836.06/20,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,283.24

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