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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.40, 30,342.60 and 16,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.40, 30,342.60 and 16,016.40 is: 24,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.40 : 30,342.60 = 16,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.40/30,342.60 = 16,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.40x = 30,342.60 × 16,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.40x = 485,979,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,979,218.64/20,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.60

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