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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,123.68, 27,797.28 and 16,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,123.68, 27,797.28 and 16,777.44 is: 23,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,123.68 : 27,797.28 = 16,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,123.68/27,797.28 = 16,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,123.68x = 27,797.28 × 16,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,123.68x = 466,367,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,367,197.36/20,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.05

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