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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,268.52, 39,006.01 and 16,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,268.52, 39,006.01 and 16,333.44 is: 22,537.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,268.52 : 39,006.01 = 16,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,268.52/39,006.01 = 16,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,268.52x = 39,006.01 × 16,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,268.52x = 637,102,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,102,323.97/28,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.52

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