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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,015.94, 27,624.34 and 16,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,015.94, 27,624.34 and 16,652.82 is: 22,982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,015.94 : 27,624.34 = 16,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,015.94/27,624.34 = 16,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,015.94x = 27,624.34 × 16,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,015.94x = 460,023,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,023,161.64/20,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.84

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