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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262.15, 39,004.86 and 16,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,262.15, 39,004.86 and 16,163.75 is: 22,307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,262.15 : 39,004.86 = 16,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,262.15/39,004.86 = 16,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,262.15x = 39,004.86 × 16,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,262.15x = 630,464,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,464,963.95/28,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.75

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