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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,626.68, 30,893.06 and 16,156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,626.68, 30,893.06 and 16,156.44 is: 24,197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,626.68 : 30,893.06 = 16,156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,626.68/30,893.06 = 16,156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,626.68x = 30,893.06 × 16,156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,626.68x = 499,121,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,121,870.31/20,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.88

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