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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,486.96, 28,279.93 and 16,012.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,486.96, 28,279.93 and 16,012.15 is: 22,102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,486.96 : 28,279.93 = 16,012.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,486.96/28,279.93 = 16,012.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,486.96x = 28,279.93 × 16,012.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,486.96x = 452,822,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,822,481.15/20,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,102.96

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