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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.40, 30,329.10 and 16,938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.40, 30,329.10 and 16,938.90 is: 25,408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.40 : 30,329.10 = 16,938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.40/30,329.10 = 16,938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.40x = 30,329.10 × 16,938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.40x = 513,741,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,741,591.99/20,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,408.35

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