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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,740.61, 31,110.86 and 16,561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,740.61, 31,110.86 and 16,561.04 is: 24,841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,740.61 : 31,110.86 = 16,561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,740.61/31,110.86 = 16,561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,740.61x = 31,110.86 × 16,561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,740.61x = 515,228,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,228,082.74/20,740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.51

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