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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.26, 39,007.06 and 16,329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.26, 39,007.06 and 16,329.33 is: 22,534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.26 : 39,007.06 = 16,329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.26/39,007.06 = 16,329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.26x = 39,007.06 × 16,329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.26x = 636,959,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,959,114.25/28,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.26

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