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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.40, 30,263.70 and 16,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.40, 30,263.70 and 16,892.60 is: 25,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.40 : 30,263.70 = 16,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.40/30,263.70 = 16,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.40x = 30,263.70 × 16,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.40x = 511,232,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,232,578.62/20,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.80

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