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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.13, 39,005.51 and 16,328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.13, 39,005.51 and 16,328.21 is: 22,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.13 : 39,005.51 = 16,328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.13/39,005.51 = 16,328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.13x = 39,005.51 × 16,328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.13x = 636,889,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,889,881.77/28,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.71

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