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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,274.41, 39,014.01 and 16,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,274.41, 39,014.01 and 16,338.86 is: 22,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,274.41 : 39,014.01 = 16,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,274.41/39,014.01 = 16,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,274.41x = 39,014.01 × 16,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,274.41x = 637,444,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,444,398.66/28,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.92

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