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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.70, 30,197.10 and 16,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.70, 30,197.10 and 16,437.80 is: 24,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.70 : 30,197.10 = 16,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.70/30,197.10 = 16,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.70x = 30,197.10 × 16,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.70x = 496,373,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,373,890.38/20,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.97

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