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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.09, 30,458.58 and 16,370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.09, 30,458.58 and 16,370.67 is: 24,513.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.09 : 30,458.58 = 16,370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.09/30,458.58 = 16,370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.09x = 30,458.58 × 16,370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.09x = 498,627,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,627,361.85/20,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.31

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