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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.60, 30,011.40 and 16,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.60, 30,011.40 and 16,897.20 is: 25,345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.60 : 30,011.40 = 16,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.60/30,011.40 = 16,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.60x = 30,011.40 × 16,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.60x = 507,108,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,108,628.08/20,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.80

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