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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.90, 30,279.15 and 16,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.90, 30,279.15 and 16,758.90 is: 25,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.90 : 30,279.15 = 16,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.90/30,279.15 = 16,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.90x = 30,279.15 × 16,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.90x = 507,445,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,445,246.94/20,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,102.54

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