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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,906.82, 28,828.98 and 16,649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,906.82, 28,828.98 and 16,649.46 is: 22,958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,906.82 : 28,828.98 = 16,649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,906.82/28,828.98 = 16,649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,906.82x = 28,828.98 × 16,649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,906.82x = 479,986,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,986,949.35/20,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.39

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