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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.40, 30,236.70 and 16,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.40, 30,236.70 and 16,874.60 is: 25,284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.40 : 30,236.70 = 16,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.40/30,236.70 = 16,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.40x = 30,236.70 × 16,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.40x = 510,232,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,232,217.82/20,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.81

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