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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,268.14, 39,005.49 and 16,333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,268.14, 39,005.49 and 16,333.06 is: 22,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,268.14 : 39,005.49 = 16,333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,268.14/39,005.49 = 16,333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,268.14x = 39,005.49 × 16,333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,268.14x = 637,079,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,079,008.50/28,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.00

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