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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,268.40, 39,013.49 and 16,170.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,268.40, 39,013.49 and 16,170.01 is: 22,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,268.40 : 39,013.49 = 16,170.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,268.40/39,013.49 = 16,170.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,268.40x = 39,013.49 × 16,170.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,268.40x = 630,848,523.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,848,523.43/28,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.39

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