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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.40, 30,444.90 and 16,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.40, 30,444.90 and 16,869.40 is: 25,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.40 : 30,444.90 = 16,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.40/30,444.90 = 16,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.40x = 30,444.90 × 16,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.40x = 513,587,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,587,196.06/20,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.25

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