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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.60, 30,233.40 and 16,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.60, 30,233.40 and 16,008.40 is: 24,012.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.60 : 30,233.40 = 16,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.60/30,233.40 = 16,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.60x = 30,233.40 × 16,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.60x = 483,988,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,988,360.56/20,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.60

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