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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.97, 27,717.11 and 16,025.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.97, 27,717.11 and 16,025.49 is: 22,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.97 : 27,717.11 = 16,025.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.97/27,717.11 = 16,025.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.97x = 27,717.11 × 16,025.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.97x = 444,180,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,180,189.01/20,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.20

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