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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,181.48, 30,272.40 and 16,657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,181.48, 30,272.40 and 16,657.71 is: 24,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,181.48 : 30,272.40 = 16,657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,181.48/30,272.40 = 16,657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,181.48x = 30,272.40 × 16,657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,181.48x = 504,268,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,268,860.20/20,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.71

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