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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,234.16, 30,389.04 and 16,544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,234.16, 30,389.04 and 16,544.16 is: 24,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,234.16 : 30,389.04 = 16,544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,234.16/30,389.04 = 16,544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,234.16x = 30,389.04 × 16,544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,234.16x = 502,761,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,761,140.01/20,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.15

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