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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.84, 27,881.64 and 16,439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.84, 27,881.64 and 16,439.04 is: 22,677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.84 : 27,881.64 = 16,439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.84/27,881.64 = 16,439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.84x = 27,881.64 × 16,439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.84x = 458,347,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,347,395.23/20,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.17

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