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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.42, 30,097.80 and 16,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.42, 30,097.80 and 16,707.24 is: 25,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.42 : 30,097.80 = 16,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.42/30,097.80 = 16,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.42x = 30,097.80 × 16,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.42x = 502,851,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,851,168.07/20,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.35

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