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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.80, 30,016.20 and 16,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.80, 30,016.20 and 16,803.20 is: 25,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.80 : 30,016.20 = 16,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.80/30,016.20 = 16,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.80x = 30,016.20 × 16,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.80x = 504,368,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,368,211.84/20,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.80

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