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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,359.80, 30,539.70 and 16,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,359.80, 30,539.70 and 16,666.20 is: 24,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,359.80 : 30,539.70 = 16,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,359.80/30,539.70 = 16,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,359.80x = 30,539.70 × 16,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,359.80x = 508,980,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,980,748.14/20,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.30

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