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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,128.40, 30,192.60 and 16,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,128.40, 30,192.60 and 16,872.20 is: 25,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,128.40 : 30,192.60 = 16,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,128.40/30,192.60 = 16,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,128.40x = 30,192.60 × 16,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,128.40x = 509,415,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,415,585.72/20,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,308.30

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