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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,028.65, 29,993.76 and 16,051.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,028.65, 29,993.76 and 16,051.95 is: 24,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,028.65 : 29,993.76 = 16,051.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,028.65/29,993.76 = 16,051.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,028.65x = 29,993.76 × 16,051.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,028.65x = 481,458,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,458,335.83/20,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.49

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