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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.91, 30,219.75 and 16,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.91, 30,219.75 and 16,030.82 is: 24,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.91 : 30,219.75 = 16,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.91/30,219.75 = 16,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.91x = 30,219.75 × 16,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.91x = 484,447,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,447,448.24/20,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.48

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