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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,911.91, 31,349.38 and 16,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,911.91, 31,349.38 and 16,003.46 is: 23,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,911.91 : 31,349.38 = 16,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,911.91/31,349.38 = 16,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,911.91x = 31,349.38 × 16,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,911.91x = 501,698,613.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,698,613.87/20,911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.05

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