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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,958.46, 31,438.08 and 16,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,958.46, 31,438.08 and 16,779.06 is: 25,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,958.46 : 31,438.08 = 16,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,958.46/31,438.08 = 16,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,958.46x = 31,438.08 × 16,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,958.46x = 527,501,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,501,430.60/20,958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.90

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