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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,138.90, 30,212.40 and 16,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,138.90, 30,212.40 and 16,874.60 is: 25,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,138.90 : 30,212.40 = 16,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,138.90/30,212.40 = 16,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,138.90x = 30,212.40 × 16,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,138.90x = 509,822,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,822,165.04/20,138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,315.29

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