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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,112.65, 30,033.52 and 16,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,112.65, 30,033.52 and 16,422.08 is: 24,522.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,112.65 : 30,033.52 = 16,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,112.65/30,033.52 = 16,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,112.65x = 30,033.52 × 16,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,112.65x = 493,212,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,212,868.12/20,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.52

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