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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,444.66, 28,241.33 and 16,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,444.66, 28,241.33 and 16,024.18 is: 22,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444.66 : 28,241.33 = 16,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444.66/28,241.33 = 16,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444.66x = 28,241.33 × 16,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444.66x = 452,544,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,544,155.36/20,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.08

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