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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,366.40, 28,128.96 and 16,225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,366.40, 28,128.96 and 16,225.68 is: 22,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,366.40 : 28,128.96 = 16,225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,366.40/28,128.96 = 16,225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,366.40x = 28,128.96 × 16,225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,366.40x = 456,411,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,411,503.69/20,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.02

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