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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.60, 30,279.90 and 16,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.60, 30,279.90 and 16,903.40 is: 25,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.60 : 30,279.90 = 16,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.60/30,279.90 = 16,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.60x = 30,279.90 × 16,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.60x = 511,833,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,833,261.66/20,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.10

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