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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,523.06, 28,325.97 and 16,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,523.06, 28,325.97 and 16,037.94 is: 22,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,523.06 : 28,325.97 = 16,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,523.06/28,325.97 = 16,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,523.06x = 28,325.97 × 16,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,523.06x = 454,290,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,290,207.30/20,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.60

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