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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,014.94, 27,622.96 and 16,651.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,014.94, 27,622.96 and 16,651.82 is: 22,981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,014.94 : 27,622.96 = 16,651.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,014.94/27,622.96 = 16,651.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,014.94x = 27,622.96 × 16,651.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,014.94x = 459,972,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,972,557.79/20,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.46

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