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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,767.60, 31,151.40 and 16,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,767.60, 31,151.40 and 16,658.80 is: 24,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,767.60 : 31,151.40 = 16,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,767.60/31,151.40 = 16,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,767.60x = 31,151.40 × 16,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,767.60x = 518,944,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,944,942.32/20,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.20

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