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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,873.52, 31,277.45 and 16,141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,873.52, 31,277.45 and 16,141.23 is: 24,186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,873.52 : 31,277.45 = 16,141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,873.52/31,277.45 = 16,141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,873.52x = 31,277.45 × 16,141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,873.52x = 504,856,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,856,554.62/20,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.46

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