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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.14, 30,423.66 and 16,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.14, 30,423.66 and 16,333.02 is: 24,511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.14 : 30,423.66 = 16,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.14/30,423.66 = 16,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.14x = 30,423.66 × 16,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.14x = 496,910,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,910,247.25/20,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.98

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