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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,530.97, 28,348.77 and 16,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,530.97, 28,348.77 and 16,067.44 is: 22,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,530.97 : 28,348.77 = 16,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,530.97/28,348.77 = 16,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,530.97x = 28,348.77 × 16,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,530.97x = 455,492,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,492,161.05/20,530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.61

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