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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,302.64, 30,442.41 and 16,130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,302.64, 30,442.41 and 16,130.33 is: 24,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,302.64 : 30,442.41 = 16,130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,302.64/30,442.41 = 16,130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,302.64x = 30,442.41 × 16,130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,302.64x = 491,046,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,046,119.30/20,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.32

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