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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,093.64, 30,098.04 and 16,123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,093.64, 30,098.04 and 16,123.38 is: 24,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,093.64 : 30,098.04 = 16,123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,093.64/30,098.04 = 16,123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,093.64x = 30,098.04 × 16,123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,093.64x = 485,282,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,282,136.18/20,093.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.03

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