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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,990.54, 28,977.64 and 16,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,990.54, 28,977.64 and 16,199.72 is: 22,363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990.54 : 28,977.64 = 16,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990.54/28,977.64 = 16,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990.54x = 28,977.64 × 16,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990.54x = 469,429,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,429,654.26/20,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.87

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