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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.70, 30,152.10 and 16,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.70, 30,152.10 and 16,407.80 is: 24,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.70 : 30,152.10 = 16,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.70/30,152.10 = 16,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.70x = 30,152.10 × 16,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.70x = 494,729,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,729,626.38/20,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.98

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