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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,116.70, 28,221.70 and 20,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,116.70, 28,221.70 and 20,116.70 is: 28,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,116.70 : 28,221.70 = 20,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,116.70/28,221.70 = 20,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,116.70x = 28,221.70 × 20,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,116.70x = 567,727,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,727,472.39/20,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,221.70

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