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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,275.83, 39,026.43 and 16,337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,275.83, 39,026.43 and 16,337.57 is: 22,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,275.83 : 39,026.43 = 16,337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,275.83/39,026.43 = 16,337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,275.83x = 39,026.43 × 16,337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,275.83x = 637,597,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,597,129.54/28,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.20

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