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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.99, 30,327.62 and 16,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.99, 30,327.62 and 16,069.59 is: 24,048.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.99 : 30,327.62 = 16,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.99/30,327.62 = 16,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.99x = 30,327.62 × 16,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.99x = 487,352,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,352,338.73/20,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,048.99

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