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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.40, 30,256.20 and 16,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.40, 30,256.20 and 16,887.60 is: 25,304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.40 : 30,256.20 = 16,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.40/30,256.20 = 16,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.40x = 30,256.20 × 16,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.40x = 510,954,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,954,603.12/20,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.30

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