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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.13, 31,401.45 and 16,265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.13, 31,401.45 and 16,265.49 is: 24,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.13 : 31,401.45 = 16,265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.13/31,401.45 = 16,265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.13x = 31,401.45 × 16,265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.13x = 510,759,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,759,970.96/20,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.91

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