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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.73, 30,063.51 and 16,442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.73, 30,063.51 and 16,442.28 is: 24,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.73 : 30,063.51 = 16,442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.73/30,063.51 = 16,442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.73x = 30,063.51 × 16,442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.73x = 494,312,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,312,649.20/20,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.69

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