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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,659.12, 28,478.58 and 16,175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,659.12, 28,478.58 and 16,175.09 is: 22,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,659.12 : 28,478.58 = 16,175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,659.12/28,478.58 = 16,175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,659.12x = 28,478.58 × 16,175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,659.12x = 460,643,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,643,555.69/20,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,297.35

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