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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,732.61, 28,627.89 and 16,904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,732.61, 28,627.89 and 16,904.88 is: 23,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,732.61 : 28,627.89 = 16,904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,732.61/28,627.89 = 16,904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,732.61x = 28,627.89 × 16,904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,732.61x = 483,951,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,951,045.10/20,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.50

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