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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.88, 27,625.76 and 16,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.88, 27,625.76 and 16,865.60 is: 23,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.88 : 27,625.76 = 16,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.88/27,625.76 = 16,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.88x = 27,625.76 × 16,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.88x = 465,925,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,925,017.86/20,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.34

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