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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,773.60, 31,160.40 and 16,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,773.60, 31,160.40 and 16,664.80 is: 24,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,773.60 : 31,160.40 = 16,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,773.60/31,160.40 = 16,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,773.60x = 31,160.40 × 16,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,773.60x = 519,281,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,281,833.92/20,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.20

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