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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.40, 30,009.60 and 16,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.40, 30,009.60 and 16,750.20 is: 25,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.40 : 30,009.60 = 16,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.40/30,009.60 = 16,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.40x = 30,009.60 × 16,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.40x = 502,666,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,666,801.92/20,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,125.30

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