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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,347.60, 30,521.40 and 16,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,347.60, 30,521.40 and 16,891.60 is: 25,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,347.60 : 30,521.40 = 16,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,347.60/30,521.40 = 16,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,347.60x = 30,521.40 × 16,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,347.60x = 515,555,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,555,280.24/20,347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,337.40

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