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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,922.30, 28,882.98 and 16,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,922.30, 28,882.98 and 16,431.66 is: 22,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,922.30 : 28,882.98 = 16,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,922.30/28,882.98 = 16,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,922.30x = 28,882.98 × 16,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,922.30x = 474,595,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,595,307.15/20,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.71

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