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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,717.73, 28,601.30 and 16,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,717.73, 28,601.30 and 16,170.66 is: 22,323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,717.73 : 28,601.30 = 16,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,717.73/28,601.30 = 16,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,717.73x = 28,601.30 × 16,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,717.73x = 462,501,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,501,938.28/20,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.97

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