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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,770.73, 28,683.50 and 16,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,770.73, 28,683.50 and 16,519.74 is: 22,813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,770.73 : 28,683.50 = 16,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,770.73/28,683.50 = 16,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,770.73x = 28,683.50 × 16,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,770.73x = 473,843,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,843,962.29/20,770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,813.07

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