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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,285.31, 39,030.80 and 16,352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,285.31, 39,030.80 and 16,352.46 is: 22,564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,285.31 : 39,030.80 = 16,352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,285.31/39,030.80 = 16,352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,285.31x = 39,030.80 × 16,352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,285.31x = 638,249,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,249,514.01/28,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.70

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