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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,802.30, 31,203.45 and 16,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,802.30, 31,203.45 and 16,136.70 is: 24,205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,802.30 : 31,203.45 = 16,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,802.30/31,203.45 = 16,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,802.30x = 31,203.45 × 16,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,802.30x = 503,520,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,520,711.62/20,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.05

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