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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,301.64, 30,440.91 and 16,129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,301.64, 30,440.91 and 16,129.33 is: 24,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,301.64 : 30,440.91 = 16,129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,301.64/30,440.91 = 16,129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,301.64x = 30,440.91 × 16,129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,301.64x = 490,991,467.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,991,467.27/20,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.82

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