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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.40, 30,266.70 and 16,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.40, 30,266.70 and 16,894.60 is: 25,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.40 : 30,266.70 = 16,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.40/30,266.70 = 16,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.40x = 30,266.70 × 16,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.40x = 511,343,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,343,789.82/20,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,314.80

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