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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,390.70, 30,549.60 and 16,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,390.70, 30,549.60 and 16,672.80 is: 24,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,390.70 : 30,549.60 = 16,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,390.70/30,549.60 = 16,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,390.70x = 30,549.60 × 16,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,390.70x = 509,347,370.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,347,370.88/20,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.40

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