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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,597.91, 28,397.62 and 16,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,597.91, 28,397.62 and 16,363.02 is: 22,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,597.91 : 28,397.62 = 16,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,597.91/28,397.62 = 16,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,597.91x = 28,397.62 × 16,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,597.91x = 464,670,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,670,950.96/20,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,559.14

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