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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,264.14, 39,005.55 and 16,328.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,264.14, 39,005.55 and 16,328.79 is: 22,534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,264.14 : 39,005.55 = 16,328.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,264.14/39,005.55 = 16,328.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,264.14x = 39,005.55 × 16,328.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,264.14x = 636,913,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,913,434.78/28,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.33

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