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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,270.27, 27,946.98 and 16,622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,270.27, 27,946.98 and 16,622.89 is: 22,918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,270.27 : 27,946.98 = 16,622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,270.27/27,946.98 = 16,622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,270.27x = 27,946.98 × 16,622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,270.27x = 464,559,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,559,504.50/20,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.27

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