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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,873.92, 31,264.16 and 16,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,873.92, 31,264.16 and 16,161.76 is: 24,206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,873.92 : 31,264.16 = 16,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,873.92/31,264.16 = 16,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,873.92x = 31,264.16 × 16,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,873.92x = 505,283,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,283,850.52/20,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.47

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