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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,142.76, 30,078.44 and 16,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,142.76, 30,078.44 and 16,452.28 is: 24,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,142.76 : 30,078.44 = 16,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,142.76/30,078.44 = 16,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,142.76x = 30,078.44 × 16,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,142.76x = 494,858,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,858,916.84/20,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.58

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