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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,533.06, 28,328.68 and 16,749.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,533.06, 28,328.68 and 16,749.65 is: 23,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,533.06 : 28,328.68 = 16,749.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,533.06/28,328.68 = 16,749.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,533.06x = 28,328.68 × 16,749.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,533.06x = 474,495,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,495,474.96/20,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,108.85

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