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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,550.51, 28,333.88 and 16,769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,550.51, 28,333.88 and 16,769.83 is: 23,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,550.51 : 28,333.88 = 16,769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,550.51/28,333.88 = 16,769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,550.51x = 28,333.88 × 16,769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,550.51x = 475,154,350.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,154,350.84/20,550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,121.29

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