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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.15, 30,002.01 and 16,057.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.15, 30,002.01 and 16,057.45 is: 24,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.15 : 30,002.01 = 16,057.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.15/30,002.01 = 16,057.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.15x = 30,002.01 × 16,057.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.15x = 481,755,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,755,775.47/20,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,046.73

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