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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.14, 39,006.93 and 16,329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.14, 39,006.93 and 16,329.79 is: 22,535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.14 : 39,006.93 = 16,329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.14/39,006.93 = 16,329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.14x = 39,006.93 × 16,329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.14x = 636,974,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,974,975.44/28,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.71

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