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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,984.70, 31,419.45 and 16,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,984.70, 31,419.45 and 16,376.70 is: 24,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,984.70 : 31,419.45 = 16,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,984.70/31,419.45 = 16,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,984.70x = 31,419.45 × 16,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,984.70x = 514,546,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,546,906.82/20,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.10

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