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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.70, 30,213.60 and 16,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.70, 30,213.60 and 16,448.80 is: 24,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.70 : 30,213.60 = 16,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.70/30,213.60 = 16,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.70x = 30,213.60 × 16,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.70x = 496,977,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,977,463.68/20,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.47

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