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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,152.80, 30,229.20 and 16,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,152.80, 30,229.20 and 16,459.20 is: 24,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,152.80 : 30,229.20 = 16,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,152.80/30,229.20 = 16,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,152.80x = 30,229.20 × 16,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,152.80x = 497,548,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,548,448.64/20,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.80

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