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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.70, 30,162.60 and 16,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.70, 30,162.60 and 16,414.80 is: 24,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.70 : 30,162.60 = 16,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.70/30,162.60 = 16,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.70x = 30,162.60 × 16,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.70x = 495,113,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,113,046.48/20,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.48

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