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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.03, 39,004.23 and 16,333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.03, 39,004.23 and 16,333.21 is: 22,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.03 : 39,004.23 = 16,333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.03/39,004.23 = 16,333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.03x = 39,004.23 × 16,333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.03x = 637,064,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,064,279.48/28,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,538.16

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