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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,599.53, 28,438.38 and 16,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,599.53, 28,438.38 and 16,113.75 is: 22,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,599.53 : 28,438.38 = 16,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,599.53/28,438.38 = 16,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,599.53x = 28,438.38 × 16,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,599.53x = 458,248,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,248,945.73/20,599.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.60

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