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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832.70, 31,255.45 and 16,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832.70, 31,255.45 and 16,451.90 is: 24,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832.70 : 31,255.45 = 16,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832.70/31,255.45 = 16,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832.70x = 31,255.45 × 16,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832.70x = 514,211,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,211,537.86/20,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.90

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