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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,715.91, 28,598.77 and 16,106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,715.91, 28,598.77 and 16,106.47 is: 22,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,715.91 : 28,598.77 = 16,106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,715.91/28,598.77 = 16,106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,715.91x = 28,598.77 × 16,106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,715.91x = 460,625,260.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,625,260.11/20,715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,235.33

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