Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.40, 27,540 and 16,460.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,003.40, 27,540 and 16,460.28 is: 22,661.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,003.40 : 27,540 = 16,460.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,003.40/27,540 = 16,460.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,003.40x = 27,540 × 16,460.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,003.40x = 453,316,111.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,316,111.20/20,003.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,661.95
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