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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.64, 27,638.12 and 16,875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.64, 27,638.12 and 16,875.98 is: 23,248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.64 : 27,638.12 = 16,875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.64/27,638.12 = 16,875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.64x = 27,638.12 × 16,875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.64x = 466,420,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,420,360.36/20,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.20

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