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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,268.27, 39,005.66 and 16,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,268.27, 39,005.66 and 16,333.19 is: 22,537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,268.27 : 39,005.66 = 16,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,268.27/39,005.66 = 16,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,268.27x = 39,005.66 × 16,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,268.27x = 637,086,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,086,660.83/28,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.17

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