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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.40, 30,247.20 and 16,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.40, 30,247.20 and 16,881.60 is: 25,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.40 : 30,247.20 = 16,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.40/30,247.20 = 16,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.40x = 30,247.20 × 16,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.40x = 510,621,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,621,131.52/20,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.30

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