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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.80, 30,212.70 and 16,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.80, 30,212.70 and 16,861.30 is: 25,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.80 : 30,212.70 = 16,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.80/30,212.70 = 16,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.80x = 30,212.70 × 16,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.80x = 509,425,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,425,398.51/20,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.95

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