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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,912.16, 28,869.99 and 16,121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,912.16, 28,869.99 and 16,121.64 is: 22,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,912.16 : 28,869.99 = 16,121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,912.16/28,869.99 = 16,121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,912.16x = 28,869.99 × 16,121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,912.16x = 465,431,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,431,585.58/20,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.50

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