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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,276.01, 39,012.14 and 16,334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,276.01, 39,012.14 and 16,334.99 is: 22,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,276.01 : 39,012.14 = 16,334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,276.01/39,012.14 = 16,334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,276.01x = 39,012.14 × 16,334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,276.01x = 637,262,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,262,750.06/28,276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.23

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