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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,817.73, 28,731.68 and 16,375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,817.73, 28,731.68 and 16,375.15 is: 22,600.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,817.73 : 28,731.68 = 16,375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,817.73/28,731.68 = 16,375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,817.73x = 28,731.68 × 16,375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,817.73x = 470,485,569.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,485,569.75/20,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,600.23

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