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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,128.40, 30,160.20 and 16,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,128.40, 30,160.20 and 16,823.60 is: 25,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128.40 : 30,160.20 = 16,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128.40/30,160.20 = 16,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128.40x = 30,160.20 × 16,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128.40x = 507,403,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,403,140.72/20,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.32

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