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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039, 38,694.54 and 16,104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039, 38,694.54 and 16,104.46 is: 22,224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039 : 38,694.54 = 16,104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039/38,694.54 = 16,104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039x = 38,694.54 × 16,104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039x = 623,154,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,154,671.65/28,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.57

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