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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,461.12, 28,264.14 and 16,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,461.12, 28,264.14 and 16,040.68 is: 22,157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,461.12 : 28,264.14 = 16,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,461.12/28,264.14 = 16,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,461.12x = 28,264.14 × 16,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,461.12x = 453,376,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,376,025.22/20,461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.93

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