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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.51, 30,097.44 and 16,465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.51, 30,097.44 and 16,465.03 is: 24,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.51 : 30,097.44 = 16,465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.51/30,097.44 = 16,465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.51x = 30,097.44 × 16,465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.51x = 495,555,252.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,555,252.52/20,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.59

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