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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,800.78, 31,168.28 and 16,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,800.78, 31,168.28 and 16,886.04 is: 25,302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,800.78 : 31,168.28 = 16,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,800.78/31,168.28 = 16,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,800.78x = 31,168.28 × 16,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,800.78x = 526,308,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,308,822.81/20,800.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.36

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