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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.91, 38,706.06 and 16,563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.91, 38,706.06 and 16,563.03 is: 22,855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.91 : 38,706.06 = 16,563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.91/38,706.06 = 16,563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.91x = 38,706.06 × 16,563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.91x = 641,089,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,089,632.96/28,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,855.32

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