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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.40, 30,215.10 and 16,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.40, 30,215.10 and 16,887.20 is: 25,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.40 : 30,215.10 = 16,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.40/30,215.10 = 16,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.40x = 30,215.10 × 16,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.40x = 510,248,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,248,436.72/20,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.80

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