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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.90, 30,184.35 and 16,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.90, 30,184.35 and 16,897.30 is: 25,345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.90 : 30,184.35 = 16,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.90/30,184.35 = 16,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.90x = 30,184.35 × 16,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.90x = 510,034,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,034,017.26/20,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.95

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