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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,423.40, 30,583.90 and 16,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,423.40, 30,583.90 and 16,327.40 is: 24,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,423.40 : 30,583.90 = 16,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,423.40/30,583.90 = 16,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,423.40x = 30,583.90 × 16,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,423.40x = 499,355,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,355,568.86/20,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.17

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