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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,286.81, 39,031.46 and 16,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,286.81, 39,031.46 and 16,347.84 is: 22,557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,286.81 : 39,031.46 = 16,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,286.81/39,031.46 = 16,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,286.81x = 39,031.46 × 16,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,286.81x = 638,079,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,079,981.31/28,286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.51

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