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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,971.44, 28,916.88 and 16,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,971.44, 28,916.88 and 16,180.56 is: 22,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,971.44 : 28,916.88 = 16,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,971.44/28,916.88 = 16,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,971.44x = 28,916.88 × 16,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,971.44x = 467,891,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,891,311.85/20,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,310.88

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