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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,098.40, 30,147.60 and 16,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,098.40, 30,147.60 and 16,842.20 is: 25,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,098.40 : 30,147.60 = 16,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,098.40/30,147.60 = 16,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,098.40x = 30,147.60 × 16,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,098.40x = 507,751,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,751,908.72/20,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.30

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