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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.60, 31,152.90 and 16,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.60, 31,152.90 and 16,659.80 is: 24,989.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.60 : 31,152.90 = 16,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.60/31,152.90 = 16,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.60x = 31,152.90 × 16,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.60x = 519,001,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,001,083.42/20,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.70

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