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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,416.92, 30,573.52 and 16,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,416.92, 30,573.52 and 16,304.28 is: 24,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,416.92 : 30,573.52 = 16,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,416.92/30,573.52 = 16,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,416.92x = 30,573.52 × 16,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,416.92x = 498,479,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,479,230.67/20,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.01

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