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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.40, 30,164.10 and 16,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.40, 30,164.10 and 16,853.20 is: 25,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.40 : 30,164.10 = 16,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.40/30,164.10 = 16,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.40x = 30,164.10 × 16,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.40x = 508,361,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,361,610.12/20,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.80

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