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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.40, 30,162.60 and 16,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.40, 30,162.60 and 16,852.20 is: 25,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.40 : 30,162.60 = 16,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.40/30,162.60 = 16,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.40x = 30,162.60 × 16,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.40x = 508,306,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,306,167.72/20,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.30

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