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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.91, 27,862.86 and 16,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.91, 27,862.86 and 16,163.29 is: 22,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.91 : 27,862.86 = 16,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.91/27,862.86 = 16,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.91x = 27,862.86 × 16,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.91x = 450,355,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,355,486.41/20,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,328.09

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