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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.14, 39,008.31 and 16,330.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.14, 39,008.31 and 16,330.79 is: 22,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.14 : 39,008.31 = 16,330.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.14/39,008.31 = 16,330.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.14x = 39,008.31 × 16,330.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.14x = 637,036,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,036,518.86/28,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.09

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