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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,156.60, 30,234.90 and 16,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,156.60, 30,234.90 and 16,009.40 is: 24,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,156.60 : 30,234.90 = 16,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,156.60/30,234.90 = 16,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,156.60x = 30,234.90 × 16,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,156.60x = 484,042,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,042,608.06/20,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.10

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