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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.70, 30,209.10 and 16,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.70, 30,209.10 and 16,445.80 is: 24,638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.70 : 30,209.10 = 16,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.70/30,209.10 = 16,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.70x = 30,209.10 × 16,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.70x = 496,812,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,812,816.78/20,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.97

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