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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,771.80, 31,157.70 and 16,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,771.80, 31,157.70 and 16,106.20 is: 24,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,771.80 : 31,157.70 = 16,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,771.80/31,157.70 = 16,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,771.80x = 31,157.70 × 16,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,771.80x = 501,832,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,832,147.74/20,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.30

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