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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,151.40, 30,227.10 and 16,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,151.40, 30,227.10 and 16,895.20 is: 25,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,151.40 : 30,227.10 = 16,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,151.40/30,227.10 = 16,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,151.40x = 30,227.10 × 16,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,151.40x = 510,692,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,692,899.92/20,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.80

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