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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,554.02, 28,337.04 and 16,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,554.02, 28,337.04 and 16,060.14 is: 22,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,554.02 : 28,337.04 = 16,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,554.02/28,337.04 = 16,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,554.02x = 28,337.04 × 16,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,554.02x = 455,096,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,096,829.59/20,554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.50

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