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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,511.40, 30,767.10 and 16,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,511.40, 30,767.10 and 16,817.80 is: 25,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,511.40 : 30,767.10 = 16,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,511.40/30,767.10 = 16,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,511.40x = 30,767.10 × 16,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,511.40x = 517,434,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,434,934.38/20,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.70

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