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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,614.40, 28,414.68 and 16,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,614.40, 28,414.68 and 16,130.96 is: 22,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,614.40 : 28,414.68 = 16,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,614.40/28,414.68 = 16,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,614.40x = 28,414.68 × 16,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,614.40x = 458,356,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,356,066.49/20,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.75

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