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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.90, 30,321.90 and 16,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.90, 30,321.90 and 16,947.60 is: 25,424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.90 : 30,321.90 = 16,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.90/30,321.90 = 16,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.90x = 30,321.90 × 16,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.90x = 513,883,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,883,432.44/20,211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,424.80

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