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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,777.27, 31,165.90 and 16,106.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,777.27, 31,165.90 and 16,106.81 is: 24,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,777.27 : 31,165.90 = 16,106.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,777.27/31,165.90 = 16,106.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,777.27x = 31,165.90 × 16,106.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,777.27x = 501,983,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,983,033.68/20,777.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.21

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