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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.40, 27,564.96 and 16,478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,021.40, 27,564.96 and 16,478.52 is: 22,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,021.40 : 27,564.96 = 16,478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,021.40/27,564.96 = 16,478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,021.40x = 27,564.96 × 16,478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,021.40x = 454,229,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,229,744.66/20,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.21

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