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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,749.30, 31,057.80 and 16,375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,749.30, 31,057.80 and 16,375.30 is: 24,510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,749.30 : 31,057.80 = 16,375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,749.30/31,057.80 = 16,375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,749.30x = 31,057.80 × 16,375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,749.30x = 508,580,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,580,792.34/20,749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.74

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