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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.06, 31,013.99 and 16,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.06, 31,013.99 and 16,524.20 is: 24,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.06 : 31,013.99 = 16,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.06/31,013.99 = 16,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.06x = 31,013.99 × 16,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.06x = 512,481,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,481,430.44/20,676.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.22

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