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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.29, 39,012.46 and 16,337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.29, 39,012.46 and 16,337.73 is: 22,543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.29 : 39,012.46 = 16,337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.29/39,012.46 = 16,337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.29x = 39,012.46 × 16,337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.29x = 637,375,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,375,189.52/28,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.37

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