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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,530.06, 28,324.54 and 16,746.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,530.06, 28,324.54 and 16,746.65 is: 23,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,530.06 : 28,324.54 = 16,746.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,530.06/28,324.54 = 16,746.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,530.06x = 28,324.54 × 16,746.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,530.06x = 474,341,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,341,049.12/20,530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.71

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