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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.64, 39,007.62 and 16,330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.64, 39,007.62 and 16,330.29 is: 22,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.64 : 39,007.62 = 16,330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.64/39,007.62 = 16,330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.64x = 39,007.62 × 16,330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.64x = 637,005,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,005,746.81/28,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,536.40

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