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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.40, 30,158.70 and 16,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.40, 30,158.70 and 16,822.60 is: 25,206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.40 : 30,158.70 = 16,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.40/30,158.70 = 16,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.40x = 30,158.70 × 16,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.40x = 507,347,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,347,746.62/20,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.82

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