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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.76, 30,111.22 and 16,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.76, 30,111.22 and 16,474.28 is: 24,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.76 : 30,111.22 = 16,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.76/30,111.22 = 16,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.76x = 30,111.22 × 16,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.76x = 496,060,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,060,669.42/20,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.38

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