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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.20, 30,768.30 and 16,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.20, 30,768.30 and 16,867.20 is: 25,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.20 : 30,768.30 = 16,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.20/30,768.30 = 16,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.20x = 30,768.30 × 16,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.20x = 518,975,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,975,069.76/20,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.80

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