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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.80, 30,013.20 and 16,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.80, 30,013.20 and 16,801.20 is: 25,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.80 : 30,013.20 = 16,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.80/30,013.20 = 16,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.80x = 30,013.20 × 16,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.80x = 504,257,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,257,775.84/20,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.80

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