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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.76, 30,106.76 and 16,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.76, 30,106.76 and 16,471.28 is: 24,595.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.76 : 30,106.76 = 16,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.76/30,106.76 = 16,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.76x = 30,106.76 × 16,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.76x = 495,896,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,896,873.85/20,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.91

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