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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,268.02, 39,006.98 and 16,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,268.02, 39,006.98 and 16,335.22 is: 22,540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,268.02 : 39,006.98 = 16,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,268.02/39,006.98 = 16,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,268.02x = 39,006.98 × 16,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,268.02x = 637,187,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,187,599.84/28,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.93

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