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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,565.60, 30,829.20 and 16,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,565.60, 30,829.20 and 16,120.80 is: 24,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,565.60 : 30,829.20 = 16,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,565.60/30,829.20 = 16,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,565.60x = 30,829.20 × 16,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,565.60x = 496,991,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,991,367.36/20,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.15

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