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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.70, 30,218.10 and 16,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.70, 30,218.10 and 16,451.80 is: 24,647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.70 : 30,218.10 = 16,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.70/30,218.10 = 16,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.70x = 30,218.10 × 16,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.70x = 497,142,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,142,137.58/20,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.97

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